cheek in French
cheek in French is joue, fesse, culot — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
cheek in French
joue
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
fesse
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
culot
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
toupet
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.
potence de bringuebale
(nautical) pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down
What does "cheek" mean?
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noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
"She kissed him on the cheek."
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noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
"He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late all week."
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verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
"Don't cheek me, young man."
cheek in a sentence
- She kissed him on the cheek.
- His cheeks turned red from the cold.
- He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late all week.
- Don't cheek me, young man.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cheek" in French?
"cheek" in French is joue, fesse, culot. cheek means: The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
How do you use "cheek" in a sentence?
Example: "She kissed him on the cheek." In French, "cheek" is joue, fesse, culot.
Are there other ways to say "cheek" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "cheek": joue, fesse, culot, toupet, potence de bringuebale.
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