Peignait (en. Painted)

[pɛɲɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The act of detangling or styling hair with a comb.

She was combing her hair in front of the mirror.

Elle peignait ses cheveux devant le miroir.

Also used figuratively to organize or arrange something.

He was combing chaotic ideas to clarify them.

Il peignait les idées chaotiques pour les clarifier.

To paint or represent something in a visual manner.

The artist was painting landscapes in oil.

L'artiste peignait des paysages à l'huile.

From the verb 'peigner', derived from the Latin 'paganus' through Old French.

to comb the giraffe

Expresses a futile act, a waste of time.

peigner la girafe

to comb the wind

Used to describe a vain or futile action.

peigner le vent

comb

Instrument used to detangle hair.

peigne

hairstyle

Style or arrangement of hair.

coiffure

bathrobe

Garment worn after a shower, often made of soft material.

peignoir

To have good hairstyles.

This style looks good on you; you really comb well!

Ce style te va bien, tu peignes vraiment bien!

To take care of oneself, especially of one's hair.

She was strutting, well-combed, at the café.

Elle se pavanait, bien peignée, au café.