teint
complexion; skin tone
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/tɛ̃/
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Cultural Note
'Avoir bonne mine' and 'avoir un beau teint' both describe a healthy complexion. 'Fond de teint' is the French term for foundation makeup. French beauty standards traditionally prize a natural, luminous complexion over heavy coverage.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle a un teint de pêche.
She has a peaches-and-cream complexion.
Le fond de teint unifie le teint.
Foundation evens out the complexion.