orange peel

• La peau externe de l'orange, souvent utilisée en cuisine ou en pâtisserie comme zeste pour aromatiser. Désigne également un aspect de la peau (cellulite) rappelant la texture d'une écorce d'orange.

The outer skin of an orange, often used in cooking, baking, or as a zest for flavoring. Also refers to a cosmetic skin condition resembling the texture of an orange peel.

1. Fruit skinA1formal

   The outer rind or skin of an orange fruit.

   zeste d'orange

   • She grated some orange peel into the cake batter.
   • The orange peel can be used to make candied zest.
   • He threw the orange peel into the compost bin.

2. Skin texture conditionB2formal

   A cosmetic term describing skin that has a dimpled, uneven texture resembling the surface of an orange peel, often associated with cellulite.

   Peau d'orange

   • Many creams claim to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin.
   • The dermatologist explained that orange peel texture is common on thighs.
   • Regular exercise can help minimize orange peel skin.