French Conversation · Level 32
90 words
French word
lisse
Pronunciation
IPA/lis/
Meaning
- adjectivesmooth
Example
La table est lisse.
The table is smooth.
More examples
Ses cheveux sont lisses après le shampooing.
Her hair is smooth after shampooing.
Core concept
A surface or texture that feels sleek and even instead of rough or bumpy.
Common phrases
cheveux lisses
smooth hair
peau lisse
smooth skin
surface lisse
smooth surface
Similar words
doux: Soft and pleasantly moist to the touch.
soyeux: Fine, smooth, and soft like silk to the touch.
poli: Polished to an even surface with a glossy finish.
brillant: Shiny in appearance because it strongly reflects light.
Definition in French
Qui donne une sensation douce et uniforme au toucher, sans aspérité visible.
Word origin
The French adjective lisse comes from Latin laevis through an Old French form, and related words include Italian liscio and Spanish liso.
Usage tips
- In descriptions of hair, cheveux lisses commonly refers to smooth or straight hair, while cheveux bouclés refers to curly hair.
Other meanings
- straightadjective
- calmadjective
Opposites
- rugueuxroughadjective
- bosselébumpyadjective
Related words
- lissersmoothverb
- lissagesmoothingnoun