English–French

“skin” in French

French

Alsocutané · dermique

Pronunciation

IPA/po/

Example

Il met de la crème sur sa peau.

He puts cream on his skin.

Illustration for peau (skin)

How to say “skin” in French

“Skin” in French is peau.

A soft outer covering that shields a living body and carries the sense of touch.

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

Example sentences with peau

Sa peau est très sèche en hiver.

Her skin is very dry in winter.

Tips for using peau

  • Peau is feminine, so the usual form is la peau, as in la peau humaine.

Other French words for “skin”

Il a une éruption cutanée sur le bras.

He has a skin rash on his arm.

J'ai eu une petite réaction dermique après avoir utilisé cette crème.

I had a slight skin reaction after using this cream.

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