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ride

wrinkle, fold

noun REED Rare

Also means

ripple, ridge

Usage Note

Ride refers to a facial wrinkle or a ripple on water. The verb rider means 'to wrinkle' or 'to ripple.' A common phrase is avoir des rides — 'to have wrinkles.' Not to be confused with the English 'ride.'

Examples

"Elle remarque une nouvelle ride sur son front."

Natural Translation

She notices a new wrinkle on her forehead.

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