lèvre
lip
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/lɛvʁ/
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Cultural Note
'Rouge à lèvres' (lipstick, literally 'lip red') is an iconic French beauty product. The classic red lip is a hallmark of French style. 'Du bout des lèvres' (from the tip of the lips) means reluctantly or half-heartedly.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle a mis du rouge à lèvres.
She put on lipstick.
Il s'est mordu la lèvre pour ne pas rire.
He bit his lip to keep from laughing.