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    Peaux (en. Skins)

    /po/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The outer layers covering certain animals.
    Crocodile skins are highly sought after for leather goods.
    Les peaux de crocodile sont très recherchées pour la maroquinerie.
    Layers of human skin, often considered for their health or beauty.
    Light skins are often more sensitive to the sun.
    Les peaux claires sont souvent plus sensibles au soleil.
    Skins in the textile industry, used to make clothing and accessories.
    Tanned skins are used to make luxury shoes.
    Les peaux tannées sont utilisées pour faire des chaussures de luxe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pelle', meaning skin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have soft skin
    To be delicate, sensitive.
    avoir la peau douce
    to shed one's skin
    To evolve, transform.
    changer de peau
    to stretch the skin
    To have effects on physical appearance.
    tirer la peau

    Related Words

    fur
    The hair covering the skin of an animal.
    pelage
    dermis
    The inner layer of skin located beneath the epidermis.
    derme
    epidermis
    The outer layer of skin that is visible.
    épiderme

    Slang Meanings

    Banana peel
    He slipped on a banana peel.
    Il a glissé sur une peau de banane.
    Cowhide
    He is very tough, he's a real cowhide.
    Il est très résistant, c'est une vraie peau de vache.