Fanchon (en. Kerchief)

/fã.ʃɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Traditional headdress worn by women in Brittany, often ornate and lacy.

She wore a fanchon that gave her an air of authentic Breton charm.

Elle portait une fanchon qui lui donnait un air de charme authentique breton.

A clothing accessory that is part of the traditional Breton costume.

The fanchon is a symbol of Breton cultural identity.

La fanchon est un symbole de l'identité culturelle bretonne.

A fanchon can also refer to a type of hat or hairstyle in certain regions.

Young girls sometimes wear fanchons during Breton festivals.

Les jeunes filles portent parfois des fanchons lors des festivals bretons.

The word 'fanchon' comes from the Breton 'fenn', which means 'head'.

to put on one's fanchon

Means adopting a Breton style or attitude.

mettre sa fanchon

fanchon of flowers

Refers to a headdress adorned with flowers, often worn during festivals.

fanchon de fleurs

Breton fanchon

Involves wearing the typical headdress of Brittany.

fanchon bretonne

headdress

Fashion accessory that covers the head, often used in various traditional costumes.

coiffe

tradition

A set of practices and beliefs passed down from generation to generation.

tradition

Brittany

Region of France known for its distinct culture and traditional costumes.

Bretagne

A way of referring to something typically Breton.

This dish really has a fanchon, it is very traditional.

Ce plat a vraiment une fanchon, il est très traditionnel.

An affectionate term to refer to a person of Breton origin.

Look at that fanchon, it comes straight from Brittany.

Regarde cette fanchon, elle vient tout droit de Bretagne.