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"Forehead" in French: front

le front

Say it: frohnmasculine · le frontnoun/fʁɔ̃/

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.

Feeling sick

Tu as chaud au front. Tu es malade ?
Your forehead is hot. Are you sick?
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How to pronounce front

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frohn

/fʁɔ̃/

FROHN (nasal). One syllable; silent t for many speakers.

"Forehead" in French: quick reference

FrenchEnglish
le frontthe forehead / brow

Body part; also battle front in other senses.

sur le fronton the forehead

Location.

front plisséwrinkled brow

Expression.

toucher le frontto touch the forehead

Checking temperature.

How to use front in real life

  1. 1Feeling sick

    Tu as chaud au front. Tu es malade ?

    Your forehead is hot. Are you sick?

    Au front.

  2. 2Sweat

    J'ai de la sueur sur le front.

    I have sweat on my forehead.

    Sur le front.

  3. 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.

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Checking a fever

  1. ChatPal

    Je te touche le front. Tu brûles.

    I'm touching your forehead. You're burning up.

  2. You

    Oui, j'ai mal au front aussi.

    Yes, my forehead hurts too.

  3. ChatPal

    Prends un cachet. Garde le front au frais.

    Take a pill. Keep your forehead cool.

  4. 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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