English–French

“bald” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃov/

Example

Il est chauve.

He is bald.

Illustration for chauve (bald)

How to say “bald” in French

“Bald” in French is chauve.

A head or body area with skin showing where hair is absent or very sparse.

Full entry for chauve: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chauve

Mon oncle est devenu chauve à trente ans.

My uncle went bald at thirty.

Tips for using chauve

  • Chauve has the same form for masculine and feminine singular, as in un homme chauve and une femme chauve.

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