This is the 11492nd most frequent French word.
retrousser
To roll up or turn up.
In this sentence, 'retrousser' is used to describe the physical action of rolling up sleeves, portraying a readiness to work.
Il faut retrousser ses manches pour travailler.
You must roll up your sleeves to work.
Here, 'retrousser' is utilized figuratively to indicate the lifting or curling movement of lips to express an emotion.
Elle a retroussé ses lèvres en signe de dédain.
She curled up her lips in disdain.
In this example, 'retrousser' is metaphorically describing the way the road bends or turns, embodying the concept of lifting or arching up.