Sourcil (en. Eyebrow)
/suʁ.si/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Hair that grows above the eye.
She has well-defined eyebrows.
Elle a des sourcils bien dessinés.
Appearance or shape of the hairs above the eye.
His eyebrows are very dense.
Ses sourcils sont très fournis.
Terms used in aesthetics to describe the appearance of eyebrows.
Eyebrow makeup is very trendy.
Le maquillage des sourcils est très tendance.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'supercilium'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
arched eyebrows
eyebrows with an arched shape.
sourcils en arceaux
to pluck the eyebrows
to remove hairs from the eyebrows to reshape them.
épiler les sourcils
thick eyebrows
eyebrows that have a lot of hair.
sourcils épais
Related Words
hair removal
Act of removing hair.
épilation
makeup
Application of cosmetic products on the face.
maquillage
aesthetics
Related to beauty or art.
esthétique
Slang Meanings
Bleached eyebrow
They call him 'bleached eyebrow' because it is too light compared to his hair.
Ils l'appellent 'sourcil décoloré' parce qu'il est trop clair par rapport aux cheveux.
Trendy eyebrow
She has trendy eyebrows, always well-defined.
Elle a des sourcils à la mode, toujours bien dessinés.