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    Moustache (en. Mustache)

    /mus.taʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An increase of hair above the upper lip, often trimmed and styled.
    He decided to grow his mustache for the festival.
    Il a décidé de laisser pousser sa moustache pour le festival.
    An element of personal style or fashion.
    His mustache gives him a distinguished look.
    Sa moustache lui donne un air distingué.
    Sometimes refers to a person with a mustache.
    This mustache is emblematic of the 70s.
    Cette moustache est emblématique des années 70.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'mostache', derived from Latin 'moustacium'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a mustache
    To pose or sport a mustache.
    avoir une moustache
    to make the mustache
    To play with one's mustache in an affected manner.
    faire la moustache
    handlebar mustache
    A stylish mustache shaped like handlebars.
    moustache en guidon

    Related Words

    beard
    Hairs that cover the chin and cheeks.
    barbe
    shaving
    The act of cutting hair on the face.
    rasage
    hairs
    Hair or short hair on the skin.
    poils

    Slang Meanings

    80s mustache
    He has an 80s mustache that's making waves.
    Il a une moustache des années 80 qui fait sensation.
    Mustached
    Look at that guy with the mustache, he looks really cool!
    Regarde ce type à la moustache, il a l'air très cool !