Also means
brush (make-up, pastry)
Usage Note
Pinceau follows the common -eau → -eaux plural pattern: des pinceaux. While it primarily means a painter's brush, it also describes any fine-tipped brush used for applying make-up, pastry glaze, or varnish. The expression avoir un bon coup de pinceau ('to have a good brushstroke') is a compliment for a skilled painter.
Examples
"Elle a nettoyé ses pinceaux après la séance."
Natural Translation
She cleaned her brushes after the session.
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