Mèche (en. Wick)

/mɛʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Thread or candle wick that burns to produce light.

The candle wick needs to be replaced.

Il faut changer la mèche de la bougie.

Hair or segment of hair, often joined to another by movement.

She has a rebellious wisp that falls on her forehead.

Elle a une mèche rebelle qui tombe sur son front.

Wisp of fabric or paper used to start a fire.

He lit his fireplace with a paper wick.

Il a allumé sa cheminée avec une mèche en papier.

From Latin 'mēcha', meaning 'thread', 'cord'.

to have a wisp

Having a hair or a wisp falling in a disordered way.

avoir une mèche

candle wick

The thread in a candle that burns.

mèche de bougie

lock of hair

A segment of hair that is distinct.

mèche de cheveux

candle

Cylindrical object containing wax and a wick.

bougie

hair

Filament that grows on the heads of humans.

cheveu

scissors

Tool used to cut locks of hair.

cisaille

Wisp used as a unit of measurement in the cannabis field.

I bought a wisp to prepare a joint.

J'ai acheté une mèche pour préparer un joint.

Stylized wisp of hair, often colored.

She has a pink wisp that defines her style.

Elle a une mèche rose qui fait son style.