English–French

“smooth” in French

French

Alsosuave · fluide

Pronunciation

IPA/lis/

Example

La table est lisse.

The table is smooth.

Illustration for lisse (smooth)

How to say “smooth” in French

“Smooth” in French is lisse.

A surface or texture that feels sleek and even instead of rough or bumpy.

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

Example sentences with lisse

Ses cheveux sont lisses après le shampooing.

Her hair is smooth after shampooing.

Tips for using lisse

  • In descriptions of hair, cheveux lisses commonly refers to smooth or straight hair, while cheveux bouclés refers to curly hair.

Other French words for “smooth”

Sa voix est suave.

Her voice is smooth.

Le trafic est fluide ce matin.

Traffic is flowing smoothly this morning.

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