No. 10,581 in French
maquillage
Makeup.
In a sentence
Le maquillage peut changer l'apparence d'une personne.
Makeup can change someone's appearance.
Here, 'maquillage' is used as a general term referring to cosmetic products applied to the face.
Je dois acheter du maquillage avant la fête de ce soir.
I need to buy makeup before tonight's party.
In this sentence, 'maquillage' refers specifically to the makeup products to be purchased.
Elle porte un maquillage très discret aujourd'hui.
She is wearing very subtle makeup today.
'Maquillage' in this context is describing the application of makeup rather than the items themselves.
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