facettes
The English word 'veneers' is translated into French as facettes.
This term refers to thin shells of porcelain or composite material bonded to the front of teeth to improve their appearance. In a clinical or professional context, the term is often expanded to facettes dentaires to specify that the procedure is dental.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is facette, while the default plural form is facettes.
Did you know?
- The root of facette comes from face, meaning 'face', making the word a diminutive that literally translates to 'little faces'.
- While 'veneers' in English refers to a thin layer of wood, the French facettes refers to the 'face' of the tooth, meaning the two languages use entirely different metaphors to describe the same procedure.
- In French, the word facette can also refer to a 'facet' or a specific aspect of a complex argument or a problem. While English uses 'facet' for both gems and ideas, French uses the exact same word for dental work and abstract concepts.
Examples in context
- Mon dentiste m'a recommandé des facettes dentaires pour améliorer mon sourire.My dentist recommended veneers to me to improve my smile.
- Elle a fait poser des facettes.She had veneers put on.
- Les facettes en porcelaine sont très naturelles.Porcelain veneers look very natural.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing cosmetic dentistry at a cafe.
- ManonTu trouves que ses facettes sont jolies ?Do you think her veneers look nice?
- HugoOui, elles sont vraiment très blanches.Yes, they are really very white.
- ManonJe pense que je vais aussi en faire.I think I am going to get some too.
- HugoC'est une bonne idée, Manon.That is a good idea, Manon.
