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dimple in French

dimple in French is alvéole, fossette — dimple means a small natural indentation in the skin, especially near the corners of the mouth or on the cheek.

dimple in French

alvéole
noun
A small depression or indentation in a surface.
fossette
noun
Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.

What does "dimple" mean?

  1. noun A small natural indentation in the skin, especially near the corners of the mouth or on the cheek.
    "He has a dimple on his left cheek when he smiles."
  2. noun A small dent or indentation in any surface.
    "Golf balls are covered in tiny dimples to improve their flight."
  3. verb To form a small indentation, or to show a dimple by smiling.
    "Her cheeks dimpled as she grinned."

dimple in a sentence

  • He has a dimple on his left cheek when he smiles.
  • Their baby has the same dimple as her father.
  • Golf balls are covered in tiny dimples to improve their flight.
  • Her cheeks dimpled as she grinned.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dimple" in French?

"dimple" in French is alvéole, fossette. dimple means: A small natural indentation in the skin, especially near the corners of the mouth or on the cheek.

How do you use "dimple" in a sentence?

Example: "He has a dimple on his left cheek when he smiles." In French, "dimple" is alvéole, fossette.

Are there other ways to say "dimple" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dimple": alvéole, fossette.

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