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    Turban (en. Turban)

    /tyʁ.bɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    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.
    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'.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    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

    Slang Meanings

    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!