noun
English to French Dictionary

lips Meaning in French (lips signification en français)

lèvres
lèvres in English:lips
Phonetic:lɛvʁ
Plural: lips
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de lips en français est lèvres. (Les deux replis charnus qui forment les bords supérieur et inférieur de l'ouverture de la bouche.)

Definitions of Lips

  1. 1
    noun
    lèvres

    The two fleshy folds that form the upper and lower edges of the mouth opening.

    Les deux replis charnus qui forment les bords supérieur et inférieur de l'ouverture de la bouche.

Example Sentences

casual

“She applied a bright red lipstick to her lips.”

Elle a appliqué un rouge à lèvres d'un rouge vif sur ses lèvres.

casual

“His lips were chapped and dry from the cold wind.”

Ses lèvres étaient gercées et sèches à cause du vent froid.

Inflected Word Forms

nounlip
adjectivelipped

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

bite one's lipidiom

To try hard not to show an emotion, such as anger or amusement.

pay lip serviceidiom

To express agreement or support for something without genuine commitment or action.

keep a stiff upper lipidiom

To be brave and not show emotion in a difficult or upsetting situation.