Francophonie· medium
faire la tête
“to make the head”
Meaning
to sulk
Explanation
This expression means to sulk, pout, or give someone the cold shoulder, similar to English "to pull a face" or "to be in a huff."
Example
Elle fait la tête depuis ce matin parce qu'on a oublié son anniversaire.
She's been sulking since this morning because we forgot her birthday.
Origin
In older French, 'tête' (from Latin 'testa,' originally meaning a clay pot or skull) could refer to one's facial expression. 'Faire la tête' meant to put on a particular face, and over time it narrowed to specifically mean putting on a displeased, sulky one.
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