makeup

• Nom désignant les produits cosmétiques appliqués sur le visage pour améliorer ou modifier l'apparence, ainsi que l'action de les appliquer.

A noun referring to cosmetic products applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance.

indénombrable

1. CosmeticsA1informal

   Colored substances applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance.

   Maquillage

   • She always wears makeup to work.
   • He bought some new makeup for the party.
   • The actress had heavy makeup for the role.

   Synonymespaintslapwar paint

2. Composition or structureB2formal

   The way in which something is composed or arranged.

   composition, structure

   • The makeup of the committee includes five members.
   • The chemical makeup of the substance is complex.
   • The genetic makeup of the organism was studied.

   Synonymesarrangementcompositionconfigurationconformationconstitutionconstructionformorganizationstructure

3. Character or natureB2formal

   The inherent qualities or characteristics of a person or thing.

   caractère, constitution

   • Her emotional makeup makes her very sensitive.
   • The psychological makeup of the criminal was analyzed.
   • The cultural makeup of the city is diverse.

   Synonymescharactercompositionconstitutionnaturestructuretemperament