Faire une légère grimace ou tressaillir de douleur ou de gêne.
To make a slight grimace or flinch from pain or discomfort.
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Elle a grimacé quand l'infirmière lui a fait la piqûre. — She winced when the nurse gave her the injection.
Il a eu une grimace quand l'infirmière a nettoyé la coupure. — He gave a wince as the nurse cleaned the cut.
Je grimace encore au bruit de la craie qui crisse. — I still wince at the sound of squeaking chalk.
Une petite grimace a traversé son visage quand elle s'est levée. — A small wince crossed her face when she stood up.
Essaie de ne pas grimacer — l'eau est seulement froide. — Try not to wince — the water is only cold.
As-tu remarqué sa grimace quand j'ai parlé de la facture ? — Did you notice the wince when I mentioned the bill?
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