Pommettes (en. Cheekbones)

/pɔmɛt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Prominent part of the cheek, related to the facial bone structure.

Well-defined cheekbones give her an elegant look.

Les pommettes bien marquées lui donnent un air élégant.

Area of the face between the eyes and the jaw, often linked to aesthetics.

She used blush to accentuate her cheekbones.

Elle a utilisé du blush pour accentuer ses pommettes.

An aspect considered a symbol of beauty in certain cultures.

In some cultures, pronounced cheekbones are a sign of beauty.

Dans certaines cultures, des pommettes prononcées sont un signe de beauté.

The word 'pommettes' comes from the Latin 'pomum', which means 'fruit' and has evolved to denote the round shape of the cheeks.

to have high cheekbones

means to have well-defined and accentuated cheekbones.

avoir des pommettes saillantes

to highlight one's cheekbones

means to use makeup to emphasize the part of the face.

mettre en valeur ses pommettes

baby cheeks

refers to round and full cheekbones, typical of a child.

pommettes de bébé

face

The anterior part of the human head, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and cheeks.

visage

cheeks

The lateral parts of the face, usually full of fatty tissue.

joues

blush

Makeup product applied to the cheeks to enhance their color.

blush

Dream cheekbones

She has dream cheekbones that attract all the attention.

Elle a des pommettes de rêve qui attirent tous les regards.

Fashionable cheekbones

Fashionable cheekbones are enhanced with a highlighter.

Les pommettes à la mode sont accentuées avec un highlighter.