French word

cosmétique

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔsmetik/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncosmetics

Example

J'ai acheté des cosmétiques hier.

I bought some cosmetics yesterday.

Illustration for cosmétique (cosmetics)

More examples

Elle préfère les cosmétiques bio.

She prefers organic cosmetics.

Core concept

A cream, bottle, or similar topical product used to care for or improve the look of skin and hair.

Common phrases

  • acheter des cosmétiques

    buy cosmetics

  • rayon des cosmétiques

    cosmetics department

  • marque de cosmétiques

    cosmetics brand

Similar words

maquillage: Cosmetics used to enhance the color or shape of the face.
soin: A cream or lotion applied to improve the condition of the skin or hair.
produit de toilette: A product such as soap or shampoo used to wash the body.
parfum: A liquid product worn to provide a pleasant fragrance.

Definition in French

Produits destinés à nettoyer, protéger ou embellir la peau, les cheveux ou l'apparence, appliqués localement.

Word origin

French cosmétique comes through Latin from Greek kosmetikos, meaning related to adornment or arrangement.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, cosmétique is masculine, so the forms are un cosmétique and des cosmétiques.

Other meanings

  • cosmeticadjective

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