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    Frise (en. Curly)

    /fʁiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A frieze is a decoration or pattern that repeats regularly on a surface.
    The frieze on the bedroom walls is very colorful.
    La frise sur les murs de la chambre est très colorée.
    A frieze can also refer to a hairstyle with tight curls.
    She made a frieze for her wedding.
    Elle a fait une frise pour son mariage.
    In art, a frieze is a horizontal band that features sculpted or painted scenes.
    The frieze of this church shows biblical scenes.
    La frise de cette église montre des scènes bibliques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'frisa', which designates a band or a crown.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    art frieze
    Decorative band in the field of the arts.
    frise des beaux-arts
    mural frieze
    Decorative ornament located on a wall.
    frise mural

    Related Words

    to curl
    Create curls in the hair.
    friser
    curly
    Which has waves or curls.
    frisé
    to curl the edges
    To make waves on the edges of something.
    friser les bords

    Slang Meanings

    Being 'curly' can mean being exuberant or crazy.
    He is really frizzy in his behavior today.
    Il est vraiment frisé dans son comportement aujourd'hui.
    Having a frizz due to humidity.
    With this humidity, my hair is all frizzy.
    Avec cette humidité, mes cheveux sont tous frisés.