Coiffeur (en. Hairdresser)

/kwafœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who takes care of hair styling.
The hairdresser created a beautiful haircut.
Le coiffeur a réalisé une belle coupe.
An establishment where one gets a haircut.
I'm going to the hairdresser for a makeover.
Je vais chez le coiffeur pour une mise en beauté.
A person who works in the field of hairdressing.
My friend has been a hairdresser for several years.
Mon ami est coiffeur depuis plusieurs années.

Etymology

From the verb 'to style', derived from the Latin 'cŏpĭllus' which means 'hair'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get a haircut
To go to the hairdresser for a haircut.
se faire coiffer
to have a beautiful hairstyle
To have a neat hairstyle.
avoir une belle coiffure
to change one's haircut
To adopt a new hairstyle.
changer de coupe

Related Words

hairstyle
The art of styling hair, all hairstyles.
coiffure
shampoo
Product for washing hair.
shampooing
bleaching
Process of lightening the color of hair.
décoloration

Slang Meanings

Cut
I'm going to get a cut at the hairdresser.
Je vais me faire un coupé chez le coiffeur.
Lock
He asked his hairdresser for a lock.
Il a demandé une mèche à son coiffeur.