French · Body & Health
"Forehead" in French: front
le front
Forehead in French is le front, masculine. Sur le front means on the forehead. Avoir de la fièvre often starts with a hand on le front.
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How to pronounce front
Say it
frohn
/fʁɔ̃/
FROHN (nasal). One syllable; silent t for many speakers.
"Forehead" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le front | the forehead / brow Body part; also battle front in other senses. | Body part; also battle front in other senses. |
| sur le front | on the forehead Location. | Location. |
| front plissé | wrinkled brow Expression. | Expression. |
| toucher le front | to touch the forehead Checking temperature. | Checking temperature. |
How to use front in real life
- 1Feeling sick
Tu as chaud au front. Tu es malade ?
Your forehead is hot. Are you sick?
Au front.
- 2Sweat
J'ai de la sueur sur le front.
I have sweat on my forehead.
Sur le front.
- 3Haircut talk
Coupe un peu sur le front, s'il te plaît.
Trim a bit on the forehead, please.
Hairdresser request.
Mistakes English speakers make with front
Incorrect: La front est chaud.
Correct: Le front est chaud.
Front is masculine.
Incorrect: Sur le forehead.
Correct: Sur le front.
Use front.
Good to know
Front is forehead in body talk and also "front" in weather or war contexts; body context is usually clear. Parents still check la température with a palm on le front.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a fever
ChatPal
Je te touche le front. Tu brûles.
I'm touching your forehead. You're burning up.
You
Oui, j'ai mal au front aussi.
Yes, my forehead hurts too.
ChatPal
Prends un cachet. Garde le front au frais.
Take a pill. Keep your forehead cool.
You
OK. Je vais m'allonger.
OK. I'm going to lie down.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forehead" in French
How do I say forehead?
Le front.
Is front masculine?
Yes: le front.
How do I say on the forehead?
Sur le front.
How do you pronounce front?
A nasal frohn.
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