Coiffe (en. Cap)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Hairstyle or head covering.
She wears a traditional head covering during the celebrations.
Elle porte une coiffe traditionnelle lors des festivités.
The entirety of hair, their arrangement.
Her head covering was adorned with flowers.
Sa coiffe était ornée de fleurs.
verb
To put on a head covering or to style hair.
He styles his children's hair before going out.
Il coiffe ses enfants avant de sortir.
To shape or arrange the hair.
She styles her hair carefully every morning.
Elle se coiffe soigneusement chaque matin.

Etymology

From Latin 'cucullus' meaning hood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to style for a wedding
Preparing a special hairstyle for a wedding ceremony.
coiffer pour un mariage
hairdresser
A professional who takes care of hairstyling.
coiffeur
to get a haircut
Receiving a hairdressing service.
se faire coiffer

Related Words

hairstyle
The art of styling hair.
coiffure
hairdresser
A person who styles hair, a hairdressing professional.
coiffeur
stylist
That flatters the hairstyle.
coiffant

Slang Meanings

To have style
He has style, he really has flair.
Il a du style, il a vraiment de la coiffe.
Home hairdresser
She called a home hairdresser to get her hair done.
Elle a appelé un coiffeur à domicile pour se faire coiffer.