Turban (en. Turban)

/tyʁ.bɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A piece of fabric wrapped around the head, characteristic of several cultures.

He wore a white turban during the ceremony.

Il portait un turban blanc lors de la cérémonie.

Traditional headdress of certain communities, especially in India and the Middle East.

Sikh men wear a turban called 'dastaar'.

Les hommes sikhs portent un turban appelé 'dastaar'.

Clothing accessory related to religious beliefs.

The turban is a symbol of cultural pride for many people.

Le turban est un symbole de fierté culturelle pour de nombreux peuples.

From Persian 'dulband', meaning 'wrapped fabric'.

prayer turban

A turban worn during religious rituals.

turban de prière

to put on a turban

The act of wearing a turban.

mettre un turban

traditional turban

Refers to a specific style of turban particular to a culture.

turban traditionnel

headdress

A style of hair or way of arranging it.

coiffure

fabric

Material used to make clothing or objects.

tissu

faith

Religious belief or spiritual conviction.

foi

A term often used to humorously or colloquially refer to a very conservative person.

They affectionately call him the group's 'turban'.

On l'appelle affectueusement le 'turban' du groupe.

Used to describe a flamboyant or exaggerated style.

Her look is so turban, unforgettable!

Son look est tellement turban, inoubliable!