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.

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

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

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

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.