verb🔗ShareFroisser, friserTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."Froissez 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.natureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'agiter, se troublerTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The calm lake started ruffling as the wind picked up. "Le lac calme a commencé à s'agiter lorsque le vent s'est levé.natureweatheractionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFroisser, chiffonner, voltigerTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The gentle breeze was ruffling the pages of my book as I sat outside. "La douce brise froissait les pages de mon livre pendant que j'étais assis dehors.natureactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFroisser, irriterTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."John, fresh from winning the debate, was ruffling around the school hallways, acting like he was better than everyone else. "John, tout juste sorti de sa victoire au débat, se pavanait dans les couloirs de l'école, agissant comme s'il était supérieur à tout le monde.attitudecharacterstyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFroisser, chiffonerTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The breeze was ruffling the edge of the tablecloth on the picnic table. "La brise froissait le bord de la nappe sur la table de pique-nique.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉbourifferTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The startled bird was ruffling its feathers to appear larger and scare away the cat. "L'oiseau effrayé ébouriffait ses plumes pour paraître plus grand et effrayer le chat.animalbirdbiologynatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre, tambourinerTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer was ruffling a quick rhythm on his snare drum, signaling the start of the parade. "Le batteur battait un rythme rapide sur sa caisse claire, signalant le début du défilé.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉbouriffer, froisserTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The wind was ruffling the papers on my desk, making it hard to find what I needed. "Le vent ébouriffait les papiers sur mon bureau, ce qui rendait difficile de trouver ce dont j'avais besoin.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFroissement, ébouriffementThe action of the verb ruffle"The breeze caused a gentle ruffling of the curtains in the open window. "La brise a provoqué un léger froissement des rideaux dans la fenêtre ouverte.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
