English–French

“cheekbone” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pomɛt/

Example

Ses pommettes sont hautes.

Her cheekbones are high.

Illustration for pommette (cheekbone)

How to say “cheekbone” in French

“Cheekbone” in French is pommette.

The rounded rise over the upper cheek, where the cheekbone forms a visible prominence.

Full entry for pommette: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pommette

Elle a appliqué du blush sur ses pommettes.

She applied blush to her cheekbones.

Tips for using pommette

  • Pommette is feminine, so the phrase is une pommette and the adjective agrees in une pommette haute.

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