manicure

• Nom désignant une procédure cosmétique pour les mains et les ongles, incluant généralement le nettoyage, la mise en forme et le polissage.

A noun referring to a cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, typically involving cleaning, shaping, and polishing.

1. Professional hand and nail careB1formal

   A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails, typically involving shaping, cleaning, and polishing the nails, as well as caring for the cuticles.

   Manucure

   • She booked an appointment for a manicure at the salon.
   • A basic manicure includes nail shaping and cuticle care.
   • He treated himself to a manicure before the wedding.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire le soin des ongles des mains et des pieds, comprenant souvent la mise en forme, le polissage et l'application de vernis.

A verb used to describe the act of caring for or trimming the fingernails and toenails, often including shaping, buffing, and applying polish.

1. Trim and shape nailsB1formal

   To carefully cut, shape, and tidy the fingernails and cuticles.

   Faire une manucure

   • She manicures her nails every Sunday evening.
   • He learned how to manicure his own hands at home.
   • The salon offers a service to manicure and polish nails.

   Synonymesbuffclipfilegroomneatenshapetrim

2. Care for handsB1formal

   To attend to the appearance and health of one's hands, including nail care and moisturizing.

   Soin des mains

   • She manicures her hands regularly to keep them soft.
   • He manicures his hands before important meetings.
   • The spa manicured her hands with a special treatment.

   Synonymesgroomneatenpampertend