French Conversation · Level 78
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French word
teint
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounskin tone
Example
Elle a un teint clair.
She has a light skin tone.
More examples
Le soleil lui a donné un teint hâlé.
The sun gave her a tanned complexion.
Core concept
A visual impression formed by the color and brightness of facial skin.
Common phrases
teint hâlé
tanned complexion
teint mat
matte complexion
teint rosé
rosy complexion
Similar words
peau: The soft outer covering of the body or face.
carnation: The color and healthy flush of the face or skin.
pâleur: A pale, bluish-white appearance of the face or skin.
Definition in French
Couleur et aspect général de la peau, surtout du visage, exprimés par des adjectifs comme clair, hâlé ou pâle.
Word origin
The noun teint is a substantivized past participle of teindre, meaning 'to dye', from Latin tingere, meaning 'to color'.
Usage tips
- Teint normally describes complexion, while general color uses couleur; hair and clothing usually take their own color terms.