traits

Definitions of traits
  1. noun
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
    synonyms: expression, figure
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    air, apparence, expression
    the feelings expressed on a person's face
    regard polisson
    a suggestive or sneering look or grin
    lueur
    merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
    type of:
    apparance, aspect visuel
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
  2. noun
    a pattern of marks
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    croisement, note
    a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
    tache
    a small contrasting part of something
    bande, rayure
    a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
    rayure
    a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
    maculature
    a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
    type of:
    dessin, motif, travail artistique
    a decorative or artistic work
  3. noun
    the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
    synonyms: linéaments
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    types:
    front
    the part of the face above the eyes
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    partie du corps
    any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
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