noun🔗ShareVolant, froufrouAny gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration."She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem."Elle adorait la robe avec le volant en dentelle à l'ourlet.materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrouble, agitation, tumulteDisturbance; agitation; commotion."to put the mind in a ruffle"mettre l'esprit en émoiactionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRoulement, battementA low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff."The drummer played a soft ruffle on the snare drum before the main beat of the song. "Le batteur a joué un léger roulement sur la caisse claire avant le rythme principal de la chanson.musicsoundmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa série connectée de grandes capsules d'œufs, ou oothèques, de plusieurs espèces de gastéropodes marins américains du genre FulgurThe connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur."While walking along the beach, the marine biology student carefully collected a ruffle, noting its species and location for her research project. "En se promenant sur la plage, l'étudiante en biologie marine a soigneusement recueilli une série de capsules d'œufs, notant son espèce et son emplacement pour son projet de recherche.animaloceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFroncer, gaufrerTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."Froncez le bout du poignet.materialstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFroisser, agiterTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter."Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."Sa soudaine volée d'insultes a froissé son sang-froid.natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'agiter, se troublerTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The crowd began to ruffle as the concert was delayed due to the bad weather. "La foule a commencé à s'agiter lorsque le concert a été retardé à cause du mauvais temps.natureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefroisser, ébouriffer; jouer; voltigerTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The papers on the desk ruffled as the wind blew through the open window. "Les papiers sur le bureau se sont froissés lorsque le vent a soufflé par la fenêtre ouverte.appearancenatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFroisser, chiffonnerTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."The student's voice ruffled his teacher's composure, making her lose her train of thought. "La voix de l'élève a froissé le calme de son professeur, lui faisant perdre le fil de ses pensées.attitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefroisser, chiffonnerTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The wind began to ruffle the surface of the calm lake. "Le vent commença à froisser la surface du lac calme.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHérisserTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The bird ruffled its feathers against the cold wind. "L'oiseau a hérissé ses plumes contre le vent froid.appearanceanimalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, faire vibrerTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer began to ruffle the drum to signal the start of the parade. "Le batteur a commencé à battre le tambour pour signaler le début du défilé.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefroisser, chiffonnerTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The children ruffled their blankets and pillows, making a big mess in the room before bed. "Les enfants ont froissé leurs couvertures et leurs oreillers, faisant un grand désordre dans la chambre avant d'aller se coucher.actionappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading