froncer

Senses

1. 1.

   to frown; to knit (brows)

   to contract the forehead by drawing the eyebrows together

2. 2.

   to pucker; to gather (fabric)

   to create small folds or pleats in cloth

Examples

• "Elle fronça les sourcils en lisant la lettre."

  She frowned as she read the letter.

• "Le couturier a froncé le tissu pour créer des volants."

  The tailor gathered the fabric to create ruffles.

• "Il fronçait le nez à l'odeur désagréable."

  He wrinkled his nose at the unpleasant smell.

Usage

Froncer is commonly used in the set phrase "froncer les sourcils" (to frown/knit one's brows). It can also mean to wrinkle the nose or gather fabric in sewing. Standard register.