French word

dermique

Pronunciation

IPA/dɛʁmik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveskin

Example

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

I had a slight skin reaction after using this cream.

Illustration for dermique (skin)

More examples

Pour apaiser une irritation dermique, nettoie doucement la peau.

To soothe a skin irritation, gently clean the skin.

Core concept

A close-up view of skin tissue with a localized reaction marked within it.

Common phrases

  • irritation dermique

    skin irritation

Similar words

cutané: Relating generally to the skin, including in everyday language.
dermatologique: Relating to dermatology or specialized discussion of the skin.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte à la peau, en particulier aux structures et réactions localisées dans le tissu cutané.

Word origin

Dermique is a learned French formation from Greek dérma, meaning "skin," with -ique forming an adjective of relation.

Usage tips

  • Dermique belongs mainly to medical and cosmetic language, while cutané is generally more common in everyday French.

Other meanings

  • dermaladjective

Related words

  • dermatologiquedermatologicaladjective
  • dermedermisnoun

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