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    Coiffe (en. Cap)

    kwaf

    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.