French · Body & Health
"Skin" in French: peau
la peau
Skin in French is la peau, feminine : ma peau, sur la peau. Peau sensible means sensitive skin. It also appears in leather goods as peau for hide, but body skin is the default.
Pharmacy advice
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How to pronounce peau
Say it
lah poh
/po/
Poh, like English "poe". Eau is a single vowel. La peau: lah poh.
"Skin" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la peau | the skin Body skin. | Body skin. |
| ma peau | my skin Possession. | Possession. |
| peau sensible | sensitive skin Skincare. | Skincare. |
| sur la peau | on the skin Creams, sun. | Creams, sun. |
How to use peau in real life
- 1Pharmacy advice
Cette crème est douce pour la peau.
This cream is gentle on the skin.
Pour la peau.
- 2Sun talk
Mets de la crème sur la peau avant la plage.
Put cream on your skin before the beach.
Sur la peau.
- 3Allergy
Ma peau démange depuis ce matin.
My skin has been itching since this morning.
Ma peau.
Mistakes English speakers make with peau
Incorrect: Le peau est rouge.
Correct: La peau est rouge.
Peau is feminine: la peau.
Incorrect: J'ai mal à mon skin.
Correct: J'ai mal à la peau. / Ma peau me fait mal.
Use peau, not English skin.
Good to know
French pharmacies are strong on dermocosmétique. Labels shout peau sèche or peau mixte, and pharmacists happily advise on la peau.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing sunscreen together
ChatPal
Tu as la peau claire, prends un indice élevé.
You have fair skin; take a high SPF.
You
Oui. Ma peau brûle vite.
Yes. My skin burns quickly.
ChatPal
Celle-ci dit adaptée à la peau sensible.
This one says suitable for sensitive skin.
You
Parfait, on prend celle-là.
Perfect, we'll take that one.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skin" in French
Is peau feminine?
Yes: la peau, une peau.
How do I say sensitive skin?
Peau sensible.
How do you say on the skin?
Sur la peau.
How do you pronounce peau?
Poh.
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