botox
/bɔ.tɔks/
The English phrase "botox" is translated into French as botox.
botox refers to the cosmetic treatment used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by injecting a toxin into the skin.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɔ.tɔks/
Did you know?
- The term botoxé is used as an adjective in French to describe a person whose face looks frozen or overly treated, often with a negative or mocking connotation.
- In French beauty advertisements, the term botox is sometimes avoided to comply with strict regulations regarding the promotion of medical procedures to the public.
- French fashion and beauty magazines sometimes use the expression effet botox to describe creams or serums that mimic the results of injections without using needles.
Examples in context
- Elle emploie du Botox.She uses Botox.This sentence illustrates the use of botox as a substance.Tatoeba #2021977 by sacredceltic, translation #2020909 by Spamster
- Je pense qu’elle a eu quelques injections de Botox.I think she's had a few Botox injections.This sentence describes someone having received Botox injections.Tatoeba #2445380 by gillux, translation #2439767 by Hybrid
- Mary reçoit des injections de botox tous les 3 mois.Mary receives Botox injections every 3 months.This sentence provides a frequency for receiving Botox injections.Tatoeba #5777068 by alexisslay, translation #5776951 by Hybrid
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a skincare routine at a cafe.
- ChloéTu trouves que j'ai besoin de botox ?Do you think I need botox?
- NathanPas du tout, Chloé, tu es parfaite.Not at all, Chloé, you are perfect.
- ChloéMa mère en fait pour ses rides.My mother gets it for her wrinkles.
- NathanLe botox est très courant maintenant.Botox is very common now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry botox, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
