Peigne (en. Comb)

/pɛɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Instrument generally made of plastic or metal, used to arrange hair.

She uses a comb to detangle her hair before styling it.

Elle utilise un peigne pour démêler ses cheveux avant de les coiffer.

Part of a musical instrument, specifically a fishing rod.

The comb of this guitar is made of rosewood.

Le peigne de cette guitare est fabriqué en bois de rose.

From the Latin 'pinna', originally denoting a feather or a wing.

to comb the giraffe

To engage in unnecessary or futile activities.

peigner la girafe

to not comb oneself

To neglect oneself, to not take care of one's appearance.

ne pas se peigner

to comb in a hurry

To prepare quickly without care.

se peigner à la hâte

bathrobe

Lightweight and loose loungewear.

peignoir

flea comb

Useful for removing parasites from animals.

peigne à puces

curling comb

Type of comb used to create curls.

peigne à friser

Used to refer to a person who is showy.

He always shows up with his comb in hand, as if he were the king of the world.

Il arrive toujours avec son peigne à la main, comme s'il était le roi du monde.

Describes someone who is overly concerned with their appearance.

Look at him, he plays with his comb all the time, he's a real 'comb'.

Regarde-le, il joue avec son peigne tout le temps, c'est un vrai 'peigne'.