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chiffonné

crumpled

adjective shee-foh-NEH Rare

Also means

drawn (face)

Usage Note

Chiffonné literally describes fabric or paper that has been crumpled or creased, but applied to a person's face it means drawn, tired-looking, or slightly dishevelled — a common and affectionate usage. The verb chiffonner can also mean to bother or annoy someone (ça me chiffonne = 'it bugs me'). The feminine form is chiffonnée.

Examples

"Il avait le visage chiffonné après une nuit blanche."

Natural Translation

He had a drawn face after a sleepless night.

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