Why is it le nez but ses lèvres?
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Asked 3 years ago
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Hi G,
1. se faire refaire le nez = to have a 'nose job'
'le' because of the reflexive 'se faire refaire '
like - se laver les dents, se brosser les cheveux, se casser la jambe etc.
2. rendre ses lèvres plus grosses = to make her lips bigger
nobody else's lips.
Hope this helps!
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