English–French

“lip” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɛvʁ/

Example

Il a mordu sa lèvre.

He bit his lip.

Illustration for lèvre (lip)

How to say “lip” in French

“Lip” in French is lèvre.

A soft, movable edge forming the upper and lower borders of the mouth.

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

Example sentences with lèvre

Il s'est coupé la lèvre en tombant.

He cut his lip when he fell.

Tips for using lèvre

  • Lèvre is feminine, so the basic form is une lèvre, and rouge à lèvres means lipstick.

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