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la joue

cheek

C’est la partie du visage située de chaque côté du nez, sous les yeux.

The French word "joue" means "cheek" in English. It refers to the part of the face below the eyes and to the sides of the nose and mouth.

Explanation:

"Joue" is a feminine noun (la joue).
It designates the fleshy area on each side of the human face.

Example sentences:

Elle a une tache rouge sur la joue. (She has a red spot on her cheek.)
Il a pinçé sa joue doucement. (He gently pinched her cheek.)

Synonyms and differences:

Joue vs visage:
"Visage" means "face" overall, which includes the whole front part of the head, while "joue" only denotes a specific area (the cheek).
Joue vs pommette:
"Pommette" means "cheekbone," which is the bone structure underneath the cheek skin. A "joue" refers to the broader fleshy part of the cheek, while "pommette" is more specific anatomically.
Joue vs fesse:
"Fesse" means "buttock," sometimes colloquially referred to as a "cheek" but unrelated to "joue" which only applies to the face.

In summary, "joue" specifically designates the face cheek, and it is a common word used mostly in everyday contexts when talking about facial features or gestures involving the cheeks.