Bandeaux (en. Headbands)

/bɑ̃do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Text: Fashion or hairstyle accessory, often used to adorn or hold the hair.
Text: She wears a floral headband to accessorize her outfit.
Elle porte un bandeau floral pour Accessoiriser sa tenue.
Text: Rectangular object made of fabric, used as a scarf or accessory.
Text: Velvet headbands are very popular this winter.
Les bandeaux en velours sont très populaires cet hiver.
Text: Strip of fabric used for aesthetic or functional purposes.
Text: Elastic headbands are practical for sports activities.
Les bandeaux élastiques sont pratiques pour les activités sportives.

Etymology

Text: From Old French 'bandel', a diminutive of 'bande', which means strip or piece of fabric.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Text: to put on a headband
Text: To use a headband to hold or adorn the hair.
mettre un bandeau
Text: headband
Text: Headband specifically designed to be worn on the head.
bandeau de tête
Text: elastic headband
Text: Headband made of elastic material allowing it to fit the head.
bandeau élastique

Related Words

Text: band
Text: Piece of fabric or any other material shaped like a long rectangle.
bande
Text: headband
Text: Accessory similar to a headband but often rigid and used to hold the hair.
serre-tête
Text: accessory
Text: Object used to adorn or complete an outfit, including headbands.
accessoire

Slang Meanings

Text: Hair headband
Text: She put on a headband to hide her messy hair.
Elle a mis un bandeau pour cacher ses cheveux en désordre.
Text: Trendy headband
Text: This headband is super trendy this season!
Ce bandeau est super tendance cette saison!