Coiffé (en. Cap)

/kwaɪfe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been coiffed, who presents a particular style.
She is always very well coiffed for work.
Elle est toujours très bien coiffée pour le travail.
Who is adorned with a specific hairstyle.
The model wore a spectacular dress with a head adorned with flowers.
Le mannequin portait une robe spectaculaire avec une tête coiffée de fleurs.

Etymology

From the verb 'coiffer' which comes from the Latin 'capillare' meaning 'relating to hair'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be well coiffed
means having a neat and stylish hairstyle.
être bien coiffé
to style one's hair
to make an effort to arrange one's hair.
se coiffer
bowl cut
refers to a hairstyle in the shape of a bowl.
coiffé au bol

Related Words

hairstyle
The art of styling hair.
coiffure
styling
Products or techniques that help in styling hair.
coiffant
hairdresser
A professional who cuts and styles hair.
coiffeur

Slang Meanings

To be fashionable or well-dressed, particularly regarding hair.
He is always coiffed when he goes out.
Il est toujours coiffé quand il sort.
To have an original or eccentric hairstyle.
Her new haircut is so styled, it attracts all the attention.
Sa nouvelle coupe est tellement coiffée, elle attire tous les regards.