soins de la peau
Skin care in French is soins de la peau.
The phrase refers to the practice of using products and treatments to maintain the health and appearance of the skin. If you are discussing a daily skincare routine, you should use the phrase routine de soins.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of soins (care/treatments), de la (of the) and peau (skin).
Which one should you use?
If you are specifically referring to skin care for the face, the phrase soins du visage is more common in a beauty or spa context.
How does it change in a sentence?
While soins de la peau is the standard plural form used for the general practice, the singular soin de la peau can be used when referring to a specific single treatment or act of care.
Did you know?
- The French pharmacy is the cultural heart of soins de la peau. Unlike in many English-speaking countries where skin care is bought at drugstores, French consumers rely on pharmacists for personalized skin consultations.
- The French word peau is a distant relative of the English word 'pelt'. Both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root *pel-, which referred to anything used to cover or wrap a body.
- In French, the word soins is used not only for beauty and skin care but also for medical care and nursing. A 'soin infirmier' is a nursing treatment, showing that the word encompasses both aesthetics and health.
Examples in context
- J'applique régulièrement des produits pour le soin de la peau.I regularly apply skin care products.
- Le secret pour une peau éclatante est d'utiliser une crème hydratante tous les jours.The secret to glowing skin is to use a moisturizing cream every day.
- Elle a une routine de soins de la peau.She has a skin care routine.
- Les soins de la peau sont importants.Skin care is important.
- Je cherche de nouveaux produits de soins de la peau.I am looking for new skin care products.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are shopping at a pharmacy.
- ManonLucas, tu peux m'aider pour les soins de la peau ?Lucas, can you help me with skin care?
- LucasBien sûr, qu'est-ce que tu cherches ?Of course, what are you looking for?
- ManonJe veux une crème hydratante.I want a moisturizing cream.
- LucasIl y en a beaucoup ici.There are many kinds here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, la, peau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
