意思
To push out one's lips to show displeasure or sulkiness.
文化背景
Pouting is often seen as a sign of authenticity. French people value expressing their true feelings. The phrase is used similarly, but often with a more playful tone. Belgians use the phrase exactly like the French, often in the context of food. In the French-speaking part of Switzerland, it is a common way to show polite disagreement.
Watch the lips
The phrase is very literal—it's all about the lips!
It's not always rude
In France, it's a normal way to show you aren't convinced.
意思
To push out one's lips to show displeasure or sulkiness.
Watch the lips
The phrase is very literal—it's all about the lips!
It's not always rude
In France, it's a normal way to show you aren't convinced.
自我测试
Complete the sentence.
Quand il a vu le prix, il a ______ la moue.
The subject is 'il', so we use the third-person singular of 'faire'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
The idiom always uses the definite article 'la'.
Match the situation to the reaction.
Someone offers you food you hate.
Pouting is a natural reaction to something you dislike.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'On doit travailler samedi.' B: 'Oh non ! Il ______ la moue.'
The past tense is appropriate here as it describes a reaction to a specific event.
🎉 得分： /4
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练习题库
4 练习Quand il a vu le prix, il a ______ la moue.
The subject is 'il', so we use the third-person singular of 'faire'.
Choose the best option.
The idiom always uses the definite article 'la'.
Someone offers you food you hate.
Pouting is a natural reaction to something you dislike.
A: 'On doit travailler samedi.' B: 'Oh non ! Il ______ la moue.'
The past tense is appropriate here as it describes a reaction to a specific event.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
3 个问题Not necessarily. It's a common way to show mild disagreement.
Yes, adults 'font la moue' all the time.
They are similar, but 'bouder' is more about sulking.
相关表达
Faire la tête
similarTo sulk
Bouder
synonymTo pout/sulk
Faire une grimace
similarTo make a face
Tirer la tronche
similarTo look grumpy
