English–French

“put on makeup” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/makije/

Example

Je me maquille rapidement.

I put on makeup quickly.

Illustration for maquiller (put on makeup)

How to say “put on makeup” in French

“Put on makeup” in French is maquiller.

A crafted surface layer changes what a face, body, or situation appears to be.

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

Example sentences with maquiller

Elle se fait maquiller par une amie pour la soirée.

She has a friend do her makeup for the evening.

Tips for using maquiller

  • The reflexive form se maquiller means to apply makeup to oneself, while maquiller quelqu'un means to apply it to another person.

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