menton
/mɑ̃.tɔ̃/masculine
The French word for chin is menton.
menton is a masculine noun used to refer to the bottom part of the human face.
Meaning: bottom of a face (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/mɑ̃.tɔ̃/
Did you know?
- The word menton is also the name of a glamorous coastal town on the French Riviera known for its lemons and mild climate.
- In French, the word menton comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *men- meaning 'to project'.
- In English, the term 'chin-wag' refers to a long chat, but if you were to translate it literally into French using menton, it would make no sense at all.
Examples in context
- Il a une cicatrice sur le menton.He has a scar on his chin.This sentence shows how to describe a scar on the menton.Tatoeba #9945178 by lbdx, translation #7385154 by CH
- Tom a une fossette sur son menton.Tom has a dimple on his chin.This sentence shows how to describe a dimple on the menton.Tatoeba #7549448 by tras, translation #7544228 by CK
- Il plaça la serviette de table sous son menton.He tucked the napkin under his chin.This sentence shows the use of the phrase when placing a napkin under the menton.Tatoeba #3666166 by sacredceltic, translation #288697 by CK
- Elle a un petit menton pointu.She has a small pointed chin.
- Je me suis fait mal au menton.I hurt my chin.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about a new beard style.
- NathanLéa, je veux tailler mon menton.Léa, I want to trim my chin.
- LéaC'est une bonne idée, Nathan.That's a good idea, Nathan.
- NathanEst-ce que mon menton est bien rasé ?Is my chin well shaved?
- LéaOui, c'est parfait maintenant.Yes, it's perfect now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chin” translations and entries menton, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries menton, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
