It can be used in many different contexts, such as:
* The skin of a person or animal: "J'ai la peau sensible." (I have sensitive skin.)
* The skin of a fruit or vegetable: "La peau de la banane est jaune." (The skin of the banana is yellow.)
* The outer layer of something: "La peau du livre est en cuir." (The cover of the book is leather.)
Let me know if you have any other French words you'd like to know the meaning of!