cosmetic

cosmétique, esthétique

Destiné à rendre le visage, le corps ou autre chose plus agréable à regarder.

En anglais simple : Used or intended to make someone's face, body, or another thing look more attractive.

• She sells cosmetic products.
• He had cosmetic surgery on his nose.
• This cosmetic treatment makes teeth look whiter.

Synonymes : beautifying

Expressions courantes : cosmetic surgery, cosmetic products, cosmetic treatment

superficiel, esthétique

Se dit d’un changement ou d’un problème qui touche seulement l’apparence, sans modifier quoi que ce soit d’important.

En anglais simple : A change or problem that affects only how something looks, without changing anything important.

• The car has only cosmetic damage.
• They made a few cosmetic changes to the website.
• Will cosmetic repairs be enough to attract buyers?

Synonymes : superficial, surface

Expressions courantes : cosmetic damage, cosmetic changes, cosmetic repairs

produit cosmétique

Produit qu’on applique sur la peau pour améliorer son apparence.

En anglais simple : A product you put on your skin to make it look better.

• This cosmetic makes my skin look smoother.
• She buys cosmetics at the pharmacy.
• Are these cosmetics suitable for sensitive skin?

Synonymes : beauty product, makeup

Expressions courantes : a cosmetic, natural cosmetic, facial cosmetic