maquiller
to put on makeup; to make up
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ma.ki.je/
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Cultural Note
French beauty culture generally favors a natural, understated makeup look — 'le maquillage naturel.' The concept of 'beauté naturelle' is highly valued, with the goal of looking effortlessly beautiful.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle se maquille tous les matins.
She puts on makeup every morning.
La maquilleuse a maquillé les acteurs pour le film.
The makeup artist did the actors' makeup for the film.