How to Say “Skin” in French

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peau
/po/feminine
The English word 'skin' is peau in French.
peau refers to the outer protective layer of the body for both humans and animals. In contexts where you wish to discuss skin tone or complexion, you would typically use couleur instead of peau.
Meaning: outer protective layer of the body of a person or animal (noun)

Related words

To injure the skin of (verb): écorcher, égratigner.

To remove the skin of (verb): écorcher, dépouiller, peler.

How does it change in a sentence?

peau is a feminine noun, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la peau).

How do you pronounce it?

/po/

Did you know?

  • The phrase faire la peau de quelqu'un does not refer to dermatology, but is a slang expression meaning to kill or eliminate someone.
  • To say someone has 'goosebumps', French speakers say avoir la chair de poule, which translates to 'having chicken flesh' rather than using the word peau.
  • The French word peau shares its ancient roots with the English word 'pelisse', which is a type of cloak or-coat made of fur.

Examples in context

  • Sa peau est douce.
    Her skin is soft.
    This example shows how to describe the texture of the peau.
    Tatoeba #133803 by sacredceltic, translation #8578357 by Elsofie
  • Ça protégera ta peau.
    This will protect your skin.
    This example uses peau to discuss protecting the skin.
    Tatoeba #1536704 by sacredceltic, translation #1536568 by Spamster
  • Sa peau était chaude.
    Her skin was warm.
    This example describes the temperature of the peau.
    Tatoeba #11154554 by lbdx, translation #1534063 by Spamster
  • Pour avoir une belle peau, il est important de boire beaucoup d'eau.
    To have beautiful skin, it is important to drink plenty of water.
  • Les amphibiens respirent à travers leur tégument.
    Amphibians breathe through their skin.
  • J'adore ton bronzage, ta peau est magnifique !
    I love your tan, your skin looks amazing!
  • 95 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Léa and Hugo are at the pharmacy.

  1. Léa

    J'ai la peau très sèche.
    I have very dry skin.
  2. Hugo

    Cette crème est bonne pour la peau.
    This cream is good for the skin.
  3. Léa

    Est-ce qu'elle convient à ma peau ?
    Does it suit my skin?
  4. Hugo

    Oui, elle est très douce pour la peau.
    Yes, it is very gentle on the skin.

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