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    Joues (en. Cheeks)

    /ʒu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The cheeks are the rounded parts of the face located on each side of the mouth.
    She has beautiful rosy cheeks.
    Elle a de belles joues roses.
    In the context of facial morphology, they contribute to the expression of emotions.
    Her cheeks flushed with shame.
    Ses joues se sont empourprées de honte.
    It can also refer to the lateral part of a sphere or object.
    The cheeks of the balloon were perfectly smooth.
    Les joues du ballon étaient parfaitement lisses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gena', derived from Ancient Greek 'gena'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have chubby cheeks
    To have a round and plump face.
    avoir des joues pleines
    to puff out one's cheeks
    Pinching the cheeks to express an emotion or simulate a reaction.
    faire des joues
    to pinch the cheeks
    To catch the cheeks as a sign of tenderness or affection.
    pincer les joues

    Related Words

    face
    The front part of the human head.
    visage
    smile
    A facial expression indicating joy.
    sourire
    jaw
    The bony structure that supports the cheeks.
    mâchoire

    Slang Meanings

    To have chubby cheeks
    He looks so cute with his chubby cheeks.
    Il est tellement mignon avec ses joues pleines.
    To play with one's cheeks
    She is teasing him by playing with her cheeks.
    Elle se moque de lui en jouant avec ses joues.