joue
cheek
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʒu/
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Cultural Note
'La bise' — the French cheek kiss greeting — involves touching cheeks, typically two to four times depending on the region. It is done between friends, family, and often new acquaintances. The number of kisses varies by region: two in Paris, three in Provence, four in parts of the north.
📝 Example Sentences
Le bébé a les joues toutes rouges.
The baby has bright red cheeks.
Elle m'a fait la bise sur les deux joues.
She kissed me on both cheeks.