produits de soin
In French, skin care products is translated as produits de soin.
The phrase refers to cosmetics and treatments used to improve the health and appearance of the skin.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally as products of care, where soin means care or treatment.
Which one should you use?
While produits de soin is the standard way to name the physical items, the phrase soins de la peau is often used as a noun phrase to mean skin care itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
Although the default form is produits de soin, it is very common and grammatically acceptable to use the plural produits de soins to refer to the various types of treatments included in the category.
Did you know?
- The French word soin originally comes from a Frankish word meaning 'worry' or 'concern'. This reflects an ancient view of care as a form of mental burden or responsibility.
- In French pharmacies, you will often see the category parapharmacie used to group these products, which distinguishes them from strictly medicinal drugs.
- While you might look for 'skin care' in a shop, French branding often uses the term soins du visage to specifically denote facial care products.
Examples in context
- Le magasin propose une large gamme de produits de soin pour la peau.The store offers a wide range of skin care products.
- J'ai acheté ces produits de beauté pour la peau hier.I bought these skin care products yesterday.
- Elle achète des produits de soin bio.She is buying organic skin care products.
- Ces produits de soin sont très efficaces.These skin care products are very effective.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are shopping at a pharmacy.
- HugoManon, où sont les produits de soin ?Manon, where are the skin care products?
- ManonIls sont juste là, à côté des savons.They are right there, next to the soaps.
- HugoJe veux acheter une crème pour le visage.I want to buy a face cream.
- ManonJe peux t'aider à choisir, Hugo.I can help you choose, Hugo.
