complexion

• Nom désignant la couleur, la texture et l'apparence naturelles de la peau du visage d'une personne, ou, par extension, le caractère général ou l'aspect de quelque chose.

A noun referring to the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's facial skin, or more broadly, the general character or aspect of something.

1. Facial skin appearanceB1formal

   The natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin on a person's face.

   apparence de la peau du visage

   • She has a fair complexion that burns easily in the sun.
   • His complexion cleared up after using the new skincare routine.
   • A healthy diet can improve your complexion.

   Synonymescoloringpigmentationskin

2. Combination or interlinkingC1formal

   A combination of parts that form a whole, often through coupling or interlinking.

   combinaison, assemblage

   • The complex political complexion of the region makes negotiations difficult.
   • The new policy changed the entire complexion of the company.
   • The social complexion of the neighborhood has shifted over the years.

3. General attitude or inclinationC1formal

   A particular point of view, general attitude, or tendency.

   orientation générale

   • The meeting took on a more serious complexion after the CEO's speech.
   • His optimistic complexion on the project inspired the team.
   • The debate had a distinctly political complexion.

   Synonymesattitudebentdispositioninclinationleaningorientationtempertendency

4. Texture and appearance of facial skinB2formal

   The specific texture and visual quality of the skin on the face.

   teint

   • Her complexion is smooth and radiant.
   • The dermatologist recommended a cream to improve the complexion's texture.
   • Stress can negatively affect your complexion.

   Synonymesappearancecoloringfacelookskintone

5. Historical temperament theoryC2formal

   An obsolete belief that a combination of elements (like dryness and warmth or the four humors) determined a person's health and temperament.

   complexion (théorie des tempéraments)

   • In medieval medicine, a person's complexion was thought to reflect their balance of humors.
   • The theory of complexions influenced early medical practices.
   • A melancholic complexion was associated with an excess of black bile.

   Synonymesconstitutionhumourtemperament

• Nom désignant la couleur, la texture et l'apparence naturelles de la peau, en particulier du visage.

A noun referring to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially on the face.

1. Give a certain color toC2formal

   To give a particular color or appearance to something, especially the skin or surface.

   Donner une certaine couleur à

   • The artist complexioned the portrait with warm tones.
   • The sun complexioned her skin with a golden hue.
   • The dye complexioned the fabric a deep shade of blue.

   Synonymescolordyepigmentstaintingetint