Most used French words: Head and face vocabulary
When describing someone’s physical appearance, it’s important to have a good vocabulary to accurately convey what they look like. In this vocabulary list, we’ll be focusing on words that describe the head and face in French.
From the different parts of the face to words that describe facial features, this list will help you improve your French language skills and better communicate with others. So let’s get started!
- head β la tΓͺte
- hair β les cheveux (m)
- forehead β le front
- temple β la tempe
- eyebrow β le sourcil
- eyelid β la paupiΓ¨re
- eye β l’Εil (m)
- iris β l’iris (m)
- pupil β la pupille
- nose β le nez
- nostril β la narine
- cheek β la joue
- mouth β la bouche
- lip β la lΓ¨vre
- teeth β les dents (f)
- tongue β la langue
- chin β le menton
- beard β la barbe
- mustache β la moustache
- ear β l’oreille (f)
- earring β la boucle d’oreille
- freckle β la tache de rousseur
- mole β le grain de beautΓ©
- scar β la cicatrice
- wrinkle β la ride
- dimple β la fossette
- birthmark β la tache de naissance
- complexion β le teint
- complexion (dark) β le teint mat
- complexion (pale) β le teint pΓ’le
We hope this vocabulary list helps you improve your French language skills and better describe the physical appearance of others.
Practice using these words in sentences or conversations to become more proficient in French!