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    Perruquier (en. Wig maker)

    /pɛʁɥɥikje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who sells or makes wigs.
    The wig maker advised me on the best wig style for me.
    Le perruquier m'a conseillé sur le meilleur style de perruque pour moi.
    A specialist in the field of hair accessories.
    In the salon, the wig maker creates elaborate hairstyles.
    Dans le salon, le perruquier crée des coiffures élaborées.
    Historically, the wig maker was also a hairdresser.
    In the 17th century, the wig maker was very popular at court.
    Au XVIIe siècle, le perruquier était très en vogue à la cour.

    Etymology

    From the word 'wig' associated with the suffix '-maker', indicating the profession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dress to the nines
    To dress in a very elegant manner, often with a styled wig.
    se mettre sur son 31
    coiffed like a wig maker
    To have a very neat and arranged hairstyle.
    coiffé comme un perruquier
    to hold a salon
    To receive guests in an elegant setting where one can discuss fashion and beauty.
    tenir salon

    Related Words

    wig
    Hairstyle made of artificial hair.
    perruque
    hairstyle
    The way hair is styled.
    coiffure
    accessory
    An item that embellishes or completes an outfit.
    accessoire
    fashion
    A trend or clothing style.
    mode

    Slang Meanings

    Hair heist
    He has hair in a hair heist style.
    Il a des cheveux en mode braquage de cheveux.
    Hair
    He changes his hair like a wig maker.
    Il change de tif comme un perruquier.