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    Perruque (en. Wig)

    /pe.ʁyk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Hairstyle composed of natural or synthetic hair, worn on the head.
    She bought a wig for her costume.
    Elle a acheté une perruque pour son déguisement.
    Set of false hair to cover baldness or change appearance.
    He has been wearing a wig since he lost his hair.
    Il porte une perruque depuis qu'il a perdu ses cheveux.
    Hairstyle adopted for fashion or aesthetic reasons.
    Wigs are very fashionable at costume parties.
    Les perruques sont très à la mode lors des soirées déguisées.

    Etymology

    From old French 'perruque', derived from the word 'perruque', designating a hairstyle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the wig
    To be in a state of alertness or very vigilant.
    être sur la perruque
    to have a wig
    To have an extravagant attitude or style.
    avoir une perruque
    to talk like a wig
    To speak in an exaggerated or comical manner.
    dire comme une perruque

    Related Words

    bun
    Hairstyle that consists of gathering hair into a roll or ball on top or at the back of the head.
    chignon
    braid
    Hairstyle made by intertwining strands of hair.
    tresse
    hairpin
    Hair accessory to hold hair in place.
    barrette
    klein
    Used to refer to a type of wig in terms of quality.
    klein
    hairdresser
    Person who styles hair.
    coiffeur

    Slang Meanings

    Low-quality wig.
    This wig is really a piece of junk.
    Cette perruque, c'est vraiment une daube.
    An extravagant disguise.
    He put on a wig to make everyone laugh.
    Il a mis une perruque pour faire rire tout le monde.
    Wig that looks very fake.
    It looks like you borrowed that from a doll!
    On dirait que tu as piqué ça à une poupée !