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    Poils (en. Hairs)

    /pwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Hair-like filaments that grow on the skin of animals and humans.
    My dog's fur is very soft.
    Les poils de mon chien sont très doux.
    Body hair in humans, often referring to that on the arms, legs, or other areas.
    He decided to shave the hair on his legs.
    Il a décidé de se raser les poils des jambes.
    Facial hair or mustache on men.
    He has a beautiful fur on his face with his beard hairs.
    Il a une belle fourrure sur son visage avec ses poils de barbe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pilus', meaning 'hair' or 'fur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nose hairs
    Fine hairs inside the nose that help filter the air.
    poils de nez
    naked
    Without clothes or nude.
    à poil
    to have guts
    Often used to mean having courage or boldness.
    avoir des poils au ventre

    Related Words

    fluff
    A collection of hairs, often used to describe an animal's fur.
    toison
    silky
    Having the appearance or texture of silk, often used to describe smooth hairs.
    soyeux
    to shave
    To cut the hair close to the skin.
    raser

    Slang Meanings

    The expression 'to have hair' can refer to someone who is wild or unrefined.
    He acts like an animal; he's really got hair!
    Il se comporte comme un animal, il a vraiment des poils !
    Used to refer to adults who behave in a childish manner.
    Stop playing; you're no longer a child with hair.
    Arrête de jouer, tu n'es plus un enfant avec des poils.