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    Barbes (en. Beards)

    /baʁb/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Facial hair that grows on the chin and around the jawline.
    He has a well-groomed beard.
    Il a une barbe bien taillée.
    A collection of hairs or filaments that grow on certain animal species.
    The whiskers of cats are very sensitive.
    Les barbes des chats sont très sensibles.

    Etymology

    The word 'barbe' comes from the Latin 'barba' which means 'hair of the chin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a beard
    To be late or have a scruffy look.
    avoir la barbe
    to cut the beards
    To make a mess, to cause disorder.
    couper les barbes

    Related Words

    barber
    A person who cuts hair and shaves beards.
    barbier
    goatee
    Short and fine beard.
    barbiche

    Slang Meanings

    Long and unkempt beard.
    He has a hippie beard.
    Il a une barbe de hippie.
    An expression referring to a boring person.
    That guy is a real bore.
    Ce type est une vraie barbe.