Blonde (en. Blonde)

[blɔnd]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman with blonde hair.
She is blonde and has blue eyes.
Elle est blonde et a les yeux bleus.
The hair color of a blonde person.
Her blonde hair shines in the sun.
Ses cheveux blonds brillent au soleil.

Etymology

From the Latin 'blondus', meaning 'yellow' or 'golden'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blonde like the wheat
Refers to a very light blonde.
blonde comme les blés
a blonde who doesn't like black
An expression describing a woman who prefers light colors.
blonde qui n'aime pas le noir
a blonde with a strong personality
Refers to a blonde woman with a strong presence.
blonde à forte personnalité

Related Words

blond
Refers to a man with blonde hair.
blond
blond girl
An affectionate diminutive for a young blonde.
blondinette
platinum blonde
A very light shade of blonde, almost white.
blond platine

Slang Meanings

A woman perceived as not very intelligent but attractive.
Stop calling her a blonde, it's immature.
Arrête de la traiter de blonde, c'est immature.
A recognition of stereotypical beauty.
She is the blonde of the group, always in the spotlight.
Elle est la blonde du groupe, toujours sous les projecteurs.