Boucles (en. Loops)

/bukl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Rounded, spiral shape, often used to describe hair.
She has beautiful curls.
Elle a de belles boucles.
Ring or circle, like a belt loop.
He hooked his belt onto the loop.
Il a accroché sa ceinture à la boucle.
Decorative or jewelry element in a spiral shape.
She wears gold hoop earrings.
Elle porte des boucles d'oreilles en or.

Etymology

From Old French 'bocle', meaning a circle or a ring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have curls
to have hair curled in a spiral manner.
avoir des boucles
earrings
jewelry worn on the ears in a circular shape.
boucles d'oreilles
to make curls
to use a curling iron to achieve wavy hair.
faire des boucles

Related Words

loop
a circle or a ring, used alone.
boucle
shield
a device for protection or covering, implying a rounded shape.
bouclier
earring
a type of jewelry worn on the ear.
boucle d'oreille

Slang Meanings

Tight and stylish curls.
Look at her curls, they are so stylish.
Regarde ses boucles, elles sont trop stylées.
To have a cool hairstyle, often referring to bouncy curls.
This new style gives you curls that make others envious.
Ce nouveau style te donne des boucles qui font des jaloux.