Coiffée (en. Coiffed)

/kwa.fe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a woman whose hair is arranged with care.
She was perfectly styled for her wedding.
Elle était parfaitement coiffée pour son mariage.
Who wears a headdress.
The woman with a beautiful traditional headdress was admired.
La femme coiffée d'une belle coiffe traditionnelle était admirée.

Etymology

From the verb 'coiffer', from Old French 'coifer', coming from the Latin 'cōpā' meaning 'to cover'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be well-styled
To be neat and tidy, particularly regarding hair.
être bien coiffé
to get one's hair done
To have a hairstyle done by a professional, usually in a salon.
se faire coiffer
dream hairstyle
An ideal hairstyle, often those that are very beautiful and admired.
coiffure de rêve

Related Words

cap
Accessory used to cover hair.
coiffe
to style
The action of arranging or styling hair.
coiffer
hairdresser
Professional who takes care of hairstyles.
coiffeur

Slang Meanings

To be on top
She is always styled, she is on top!
Elle est toujours coiffée, elle est au top !
To feel good in one's skin
When she is styled, she feels good in her skin.
Quand elle est coiffée, elle se sent bien dans sa peau.