nounverb
la ride
wrinkle
C’est une ligne ou un pli qui apparaît sur la peau, souvent à cause de l’âge ou des expressions du visage.
The French word "ride" primarily means "wrinkle" in English.
Meaning:
- Ride (feminine noun) refers to the small lines or creases that appear on the skin, especially on the face, often as a sign of aging.
Breakdown:
- Part of speech: feminine noun (la ride)
- Pronunciation: [ʁid]
Related words:
- rides (plural) – wrinkles
- Verbs related: se rider – to become wrinkled
Synonyms:
- plissement (fold, crease)
- pli (fold, crease, wrinkle)
- embranchement in some contexts can mean a fold or line, but not exactly a wrinkle.
Antonyms:
- Peau lisse meaning "smooth skin" can be considered the opposite of having wrinkles.
Note:
In English, "ride" can mean a journey on a vehicle or an amusement park attraction, but in French, "ride" does not carry these meanings.
Example sentence:
- Les rides apparaissent avec l'âge.
(Wrinkles appear with age.)
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Examples
Elle a une ride sur le front.noun
She has a wrinkle on her forehead.
La peau se ride rapidement au soleil.noun
The skin wrinkles quickly in the sun.
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