peau

/po/

1. General

nounfeminineSing

skin (human or animal)

J'ai la peau très sèche à cause du froid.

My skin is very dry because of the cold.

Synonyms:épiderme, derme

2. General

nounfeminineSing

peel, rind, skin (of fruit or vegetable)

Je préfère manger cette pomme sans la peau.

I prefer to eat this apple without the skin.

Synonyms:pelure, épluchure

3. General

nounfeminineSing

animal hide, pelt; skin used as material (e.g., sheepskin)

La veste est en peau de mouton.

The jacket is made of sheepskin.

Synonyms:cuir, fourrure

4. General

nounfeminineSing

one's life or physical safety (as in risking one's skin)

Il a risqué sa peau pour sauver son ami.

He risked his life to save his friend.

Synonyms:vie