Etymology of the French word complexion
the Old French word
complexionderived from the Latin word
complexio (encircling; combination, association)
derived from the Late Latin word
complexus (sexual intercourse; surrounding, encompassing, encircling)
derived from the Latin word
complexumderived from the Latin word
complecti (embrace, hug; welcome; lay hold of, grip; seize)
derived from the Latin word
plectere (buffet, beat; punish; plait, twine)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*plek-Date
The earliest known usage of complexion in French dates from the 12th century.
Derivations in other languages
English
complexion, Romanian
complexiuneCognates
Danish
kompleksion, English
complexion, German
Komplexion, Italian
complessione, Portuguese
compleicão, Spanish
complexionUsage
Word found in Old French
