French Expression · Native
Faire la tête
To sulk / To look grumpy
Pronunciation: fehr lah TET
Meaning
To show one's displeasure by having a gloomy or sullen expression.
Example
Pourquoi tu fais la tête ? Tout va bien ?
Why are you sulking? Is everything okay?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire la tête out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French expression.