noun🔗ShareVolants, froufrousAny 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.appearancestylematerialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrouble, agitation, tumulteDisturbance; agitation; commotion."to put the mind in a ruffle"mettre l'esprit en émoisituationconditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRoulement de tambour, battementA low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff."The tense atmosphere was broken only by the quiet ruffles of the snare drum, signaling the start of the competition. "L'atmosphère tendue n'était rompue que par les faibles roulements de tambour de la caisse claire, signalant le début de la compétition.musicsoundChat 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 on the beach after the storm, we found ruffles attached to a large shell, evidence that a lightning whelk had recently laid its eggs. "En marchant sur la plage après la tempête, nous avons trouvé les séries connectées de grandes capsules d'œufs attachées à une grande coquille, preuve qu'un buccin éclair avait récemment pondu ses œufs.animalorganismbiologyoceannaturescienceChat 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, chiffonnerTo 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 calm surface of the lake ruffles when the wind picks up. "La surface calme du lac s'agite lorsque le vent se lève.natureweatheractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe froisser, jouer lâchement, voltigerTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The wind ruffles the leaves on the trees. "Le vent froisse les feuilles des arbres.appearanceactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'emporter, se fâcher, faire des manièresTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."He always ruffles when he wins at chess, strutting around and boasting about his victory. "Il s'emporte toujours quand il gagne aux échecs, se pavanant et se vantant de sa victoire.attitudecharacteractionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefroncer, froisserTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The seamstress carefully ruffled the fabric to create a delicate, pleated design on the dress. "La couturière a soigneusement froncé le tissu pour créer un motif délicat et plissé sur la robe.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFriser, hérisserTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The robin ruffles its feathers to stay warm in the cold wind. "Le rouge-gorge hérisse ses plumes pour rester au chaud dans le vent froid.animalbirdbiologyanatomyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, tambourinerTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer ruffles the snare drum to create a suspenseful roll. "Le batteur tambourine sur la caisse claire pour créer un roulement plein de suspense.musicmilitarysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharefroisser, chiffonnerTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The strong wind ruffles my hair as I walk to school. "Le vent fort froisse mes cheveux alors que je vais à l'école.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading