Chevelure (en. Hair)

[ʃə.və.lyʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The totality of a person's or an animal's hair.
Her hair is of exceptional beauty.
Sa chevelure est d'une beauté exceptionnelle.
Length or volume of hair.
She has always dreamed of having thick, wavy hair.
Elle a toujours rêvé d'une chevelure épaisse et ondulée.

Etymology

From Old French 'chevelure', derived from 'cheveu'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a silky hair
to have soft and shiny hair.
avoir une chevelure soyeuse
disheveled hair
messy, uncombed hair.
chevelure ébouriffée
mane of hair
voluminous and unruly hair.
chevelure de lion

Related Words

hair
Filament that makes up the hair.
cheveu
hairstyle
Style or arrangement of hair.
coiffure
beard
Hair that grows on the chin and cheeks.
barbe

Slang Meanings

Hair
He has messy hair after the wind.
Il a des tifs en bataille après le vent.
Mane
Her hair blows in the wind when she runs.
Ses crins volent au vent quand elle court.