complexion in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for complexion in the English»French Dictionary

complexion [Brit kəmˈplɛkʃ(ə)n, Am kəmˈplɛkʃən] N

1. complexion (skin colour):

complexion

teint m

to have a clear/bad complexion

avoir une peau nette/à problèmes

to have a fair/dark complexion

avoir un teint clair/mat

2. complexion (nature):

complexion

aspect m

to change the complexion of sth to put a new complexion on sth

présenter qc sous un jour nouveau

of a different complexion

d'une autre nature

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blotchy complexion

marbré

ruddy cheeks, complexion

coloré

flawless complexion

sans défaut

revitalize complexion

revitaliser

to have a creamy complexion

avoir un teint laiteux

dusky complexion

mat

Translations for complexion in the French»English Dictionary

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complexion dated

complexion

carnation

complexion

être de carnation délicate

to have a delicate complexion

teint vermeil

rosy complexion

complexion in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for complexion in the English»French Dictionary

complexion [kəmˈplekʃən] N

1. complexion (natural appearance of facial skin):

complexion

teint m

2. complexion (character):

complexion

complexion f

Phrases:

to put a different/new complexion on sth

apporter un éclairage différent/nouveau à qc

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sanguine complexion

rubicond(e)

blotchy complexion

brouillé

pasty skin, complexion

terreux(-euse)

ruddy complexion

rougeaud(e)

florid complexion

teint m rose

blond(e) complexion

de blond(e)

Translations for complexion in the French»English Dictionary

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teint

complexion

elle a le teint/l'esprit reposé

she has a refreshed complexion/mind

avoir le teint brouillé

to have a muddy complexion

complexion Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

florid complexion

teint m rose

to put a different/new complexion on sth

apporter un éclairage différent/nouveau à qc

a peaches and cream complexion

un teint de pêche

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The second is the popular system that uses many different categories, including the ambiguous term moreno (literally, tanned, brunette, or with an olive complexion).

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He is burdened with insecurities about his lack of height and dark complexion.

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Translucent powders are used for fair complexions because they do not alter the original color of the base, the under-rouge, or the moist eye shadow.

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These passages were named for the effects of high altitude, cold and sun on the cavers complexions.

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He is a white male, approximately 5ft 11in tall with a large and broad build and has a fair complexion and recently shaved his beard, which is stubbly.

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Working women were obliged to be outside and therefore acquired a suntan, impeding their ability to fashion a pale complexion like the wealthy individuals had because they stayed indoors.

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He was described as tall and commanding in appearance, with fair hair and a ruddy complexion; in personality witty, eloquent and learned.

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This disease elongates the face, destroys the complexion, reduces the weight, and causes horrible ravages where it becomes situated.

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His discharge papers describe him as 6 ft 2 ins tall with a fair complexion, grey eyes and light hair.

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The pope's skin is smooth and polished, reflecting the natural pallor of the man's complexion as observed by his contemporaries.

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