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tronche

face

noun TROHNSH Rare

Also means

head

Usage Note

Tronche is an informal, often slightly rude word for someone's face or head — equivalent to 'mug' or 'noggin' in English. Faire la tronche means to sulk or pull a long face. It is distinctly colloquial; use visage or figure in polite or written contexts.

Examples

"Il fait la tronche depuis ce matin."

Natural Translation

He has been sulking since this morning.

Literal Translation

He is making the face since this morning.

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