makeup in French
makeup in French is constitution, maquillage — makeup means the way something is put together; its composition or make-up of parts.
makeup in French
constitution
(countable, uncountable) An item's composition.
maquillage
(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.
What does "makeup" mean?
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noun The way something is put together; its composition or make-up of parts.
"The genetic makeup of the two species is surprisingly similar."
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noun Cosmetics applied to the face or skin to enhance or change appearance.
"She spent twenty minutes doing her makeup before the interview."
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noun A test or piece of work done later to replace one that was missed.
"He had to take a makeup exam after missing the final due to illness."
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makeup in a sentence
- The genetic makeup of the two species is surprisingly similar.
- You have to consider the racial and social makeup of the neighborhood.
- She spent twenty minutes doing her makeup before the interview.
- The actor needed heavy makeup to look like an old man.
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What is "makeup" in French?
"makeup" in French is constitution, maquillage. makeup means: The way something is put together; its composition or make-up of parts.
How do you use "makeup" in a sentence?
Example: "The genetic makeup of the two species is surprisingly similar." In French, "makeup" is constitution, maquillage.
Are there other ways to say "makeup" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "makeup": constitution, maquillage.
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