Teint (en. Complexion)

[tɛ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Color or shade of the skin.
He has a light and bright complexion.
Il a un teint clair et lumineux.
Colored appearance of a material.
The tint of this paint is very warm.
Le teint de cette peinture est très chaleureux.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'to dye', derived from the Latin 'tingere' which means 'to dye'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peachy complexion
A slightly rosy complexion, often used to describe skin.
teint de pêche
to have a radiant complexion
To be healthy and have a radiant appearance.
avoir un teint radieux
dark complexion
Darker skin color.
teint foncé

Related Words

to dye
To apply a color to a material.
teindre
dye
Process of applying color to a fabric.
teinture

Slang Meanings

Tanned complexion
After the holidays, he has a tanned complexion.
Après les vacances, il a un teint bronzé.
Tired complexion
His tired complexion shows that he hasn't slept enough.
Son teint fatigué montre qu'il n'a pas assez dormi.