cheekbone in French
cheekbone in French is pommette, zygoma — cheekbone means the bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.
cheekbone in French
pommette
The small prominent bone of the cheek.
zygoma
The small prominent bone of the cheek.
What does "cheekbone" mean?
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noun The bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.
"The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone."
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cheekbone in a sentence
- The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone.
- She has striking, high cheekbones.
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What is "cheekbone" in French?
"cheekbone" in French is pommette, zygoma. cheekbone means: The bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.
How do you use "cheekbone" in a sentence?
Example: "The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone." In French, "cheekbone" is pommette, zygoma.
Are there other ways to say "cheekbone" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cheekbone": pommette, zygoma.
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