English–French
“makeup” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/makijaʒ/
Example
Elle a mis du maquillage avant la réunion.
She put on makeup before the meeting.
How to say “makeup” in French
“Makeup” in French is maquillage.
A face covered with products that alter its visible colors, contours, or finish, including both the application and the resulting look.
Example sentences with maquillage
Elle a nettoyé son visage après le maquillage.
She cleaned her face after applying makeup.
Tips for using maquillage
- Maquillage is masculine and usually uncountable for makeup in general, so standard phrases include le maquillage and du maquillage.
Other French words for “makeup”
La composition de l'équipe a changé.
The makeup of the team has changed.