ongles en acrylique
The English phrase "acrylic nails" is translated into French as ongles en acrylique.
This phrase refers to artificial fingernails created from a mixture of liquid monomer and powder polymer.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ongles en acrylique means "nails in acrylic".
Which one should you use?
While ongles en acrylique is the standard term, you may encounter faux ongles when referring more generally to any type of false nails, including acrylics. In informal settings, people may also use the term ongles en résine.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you need to refer to a single acrylic nail rather than a set, use the singular form ongle en acrylique.
Did you know?
- While 'acrylic nails' is the technical term, a French person at a salon might simply ask for une pose d'ongles, which translates to 'a nail laying' or 'an application'.
- French beauty culture distinguishes between le gel and l'acrylique, with le gel often being perceived as more natural-looking and l'acrylique as more durable and dramatic.
- The word acrylique in French shares the same Latin root as the English 'acrylic', both stemming from the Greek 'akros', meaning 'extremity' or 'tip'.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais des ongles en acrylique, s'il vous plaît.I would like acrylic nails, please.
- Je souhaiterais avoir des faux ongles en résine.I would like to have acrylic nails.
- Je me suis fait poser des faux ongles en acrylique hier.I had acrylic nails done yesterday.
- Tes ongles en acrylique sont vraiment élégants!Your acrylic nails look really elegant!
- Tes faux ongles sont super jolis!Your artificial nails look really pretty!
- Elle porte des ongles en acrylique.She is wearing acrylic nails.
- Je veux des ongles en acrylique.I want acrylic nails.
- Tes ongles en acrylique sont très longs.Your acrylic nails are very long.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are talking about her new manicure.
- EmmaRegarde mes nouveaux ongles en acrylique !Look at my new acrylic nails!
- LucasC'est impressionnant, ils sont très longs.That's impressive, they are very long.
- EmmaOui, mais c'est difficile d'écrire.Yes, but it's hard to type.
- LucasTu t'habitueras vite, Emma.You'll get used to it quickly, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
