gommage exfoliant
The English phrase "exfoliating scrub" is translated into French as gommage exfoliant.
A gommage exfoliant is a skincare product containing small particles used to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. In retail or spa settings, you will often hear the word gommage used alone to refer to either the product itself or the treatment being performed. To specify which part of the body the scrub is for, you can add pour le corps (for the body) or pour le visage (for the face) after the phrase.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun gommage is masculine and comes from the verb gommer, which means "to erase" or "to rub out".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase gommage exfoliant, the adjective exfoliant follows the noun gommage and must agree with it in gender (masculine) and number (singular).
Did you know?
- In French, the word gomme can also refer to a piece of chewing gum. This creates a linguistic curiosity where the noun for the product and the noun for the candy share a phonetic root.
- While gommage is the common term, French dermatologists often prefer the term peeling to describe a more intense chemical exfoliation, borrowing the English word entirely.
- In traditional French spa culture, a gommage is often followed by a bain de lait (milk bath) to soothe the skin after the abrasive particles have done their work.
Examples in context
- J'utilise un gommage exfoliant pour le visageI use an exfoliating scrub for the face
- J'utilise un gommage exfoliant tous les matins.I use an exfoliating scrub every morning.
- Ce gommage exfoliant est très doux pour la peau.This exfoliating scrub is very gentle on the skin.
- Tu as acheté un nouveau gommage exfoliant ?Did you buy a new exfoliating scrub?
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are in the pharmacy looking at skincare products.
- LéaLucas, regarde ce gommage exfoliant.Lucas, look at this exfoliating scrub.
- LucasIl a l'air très efficace.It looks very effective.
- LéaOui, il sent très bon aussi.Yes, it smells very good too.
- LucasOn le prend alors ?Shall we get it then?
