French · Body & Health
"Chin" in French: menton
le menton
Chin in French is le menton, masculine. Sur le menton means on the chin. A cleft chin is un menton fendu in casual talk.
Shaving cut
Je me suis coupé sur le menton.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce menton
Say it
mahn-TOHN
/mɑ̃.tɔ̃/
mahn-TOHN. Nasal first syllable; clear t and on.
"Chin" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le menton | the chin Body part. | Body part. |
| sur le menton | on the chin Location. | Location. |
| menton relevé | chin up Posture. | Posture. |
| double menton | double chin Appearance talk. | Appearance talk. |
How to use menton in real life
- 1Shaving cut
Je me suis coupé sur le menton.
I cut myself on the chin.
Sur le menton.
- 2Photo tip
Baisse un peu le menton.
Lower your chin a bit.
Directive with le menton.
- 3Kids fighting
Il l'a touché au menton.
He hit him on the chin.
Au menton = à + le.
Mistakes English speakers make with menton
Incorrect: La menton.
Correct: Le menton.
Menton is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon chin est sensible.
Correct: Mon menton est sensible.
Use menton, not chin.
Good to know
Menton is straightforward body vocabulary in French classes and doctor visits. Double menton shows up in casual appearance talk; keep it kind in real conversations.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a bike fall
ChatPal
Tu t'es fait mal au menton ?
Did you hurt your chin?
You
Oui, j'ai une bosse sur le menton.
Yes, I have a bump on my chin.
ChatPal
Mets de la glace sur ton menton.
Put ice on your chin.
You
Bonne idée. Ça chauffe déjà.
Good idea. It's already sore.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chin" in French
How do I say chin?
Le menton.
Is menton masculine?
Yes: le menton.
How do I say on the chin?
Sur le menton.
How do you pronounce menton?
Mahn-TOHN with nasal vowels.
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