Coiffure (en. Hairstyle)
/kwa.fyʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The way in which hair is arranged or styled.
Her hairstyle was very elegant for the wedding.
Sa coiffure était très élégante pour le mariage.
The act of styling hair.
She took time to style her hair before going out.
Elle a pris du temps pour la coiffure avant de sortir.
The trendy hairstyle at a given time.
Hairstyles from the 80s are back in fashion.
Les coiffures des années 80 sont de nouveau à la mode.
Etymology
From the verb 'to style', of Latin origin 'coafimaire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to style hair
To create or arrange hair in a particular way.
faire une coiffure
to change hairstyle
To modify one’s hairstyle.
changer de coiffure
to have a beautiful hairstyle
To possess a very beautiful hair arrangement.
avoir une coiffure magnifique
Related Words
to style
To perform the action of shaping hair.
coiffer
hairstylist
A person who styles hair.
coiffeur
hair accessory
An object used to enhance or maintain a hairstyle.
accessoire de coiffure
Slang Meanings
Set hairstyle
The set hairstyle I got at the salon lasts the whole week.
La mise en plis que j'ai faite chez le coiffeur tient toute la semaine.
Hair
His hair is all messy after his day.
Il a les tifs en bataille après sa journée.
Mane
Look at that mane, it's amazing.
Regarde cette crinière, c'est incroyable.