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to wince
01
grimacer
to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain
Exemples
He winced as he touched the hot stove with his bare hand.
Il grimaça lorsqu'il toucha la poêle chaude avec sa main nue.
She winced at the sharp pain in her ankle after twisting it on the uneven pavement.
Elle grimaça à la douleur aiguë dans sa cheville après l'avoir tordue sur le trottoir inégal.
Wince
01
grimace
a brief facial expression that reveals sudden pain, embarrassment, or discomfort
Exemples
A wince crossed his face when the dentist pressed on the sore tooth.
Une grimace traversa son visage lorsque le dentiste appuya sur la dent douloureuse.
She gave a small wince when reminded of the embarrassing incident.
Elle a eu un petit grimacement lorsqu'on lui a rappelé l'incident embarrassant.
02
grimace, sursaut
an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles
Exemples
His wince was followed by a quick pull of his hand from the hot pan.
Sa grimace a été suivie d'un retrait rapide de sa main de la casserole chaude.
The injection caused a brief wince and a sharp intake of breath.
L'injection a provoqué un grimacement bref et une inspiration brusque.
