Rechercher
to ruffle
01
disperser, mélanger
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
02
ruffler, ébouriffer
to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior
Intransitive
03
troubler, vexer
trouble or vex
04
ébranler, onduler
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
05
plisser, froncer
pleat or gather into a ruffle
06
froncer, ébouriffer
erect or fluff up
07
perturber, déranger
disturb the smoothness of
08
tressaillir, papillonner
twitch or flutter
09
déconcerter, troubler
discompose
10
marcher d'un pas altier, se pavaner
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Ruffle
01
collet, rabat
a high tight collar
02
bruit, agitation
a noisy fight
03
volant, fronce
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
ruffle
v
ruffled
adj
ruffled
adj
Exemple
Her sarcastic remarks always ruffle his feathers.
The criticism from his colleagues really ruffled her feathers.
The ongoing noise from the construction site is ruffling everyone's feathers.
The persistent delays will be ruffling their feathers throughout the project.
While he was presenting, the constant interruptions were ruffling his feathers.
