English–French

“beard” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/baʁb/

Example

Il a une barbe.

He has a beard.

Illustration for barbe (beard)

How to say “beard” in French

“Beard” in French is barbe.

The hair growing across the lower face, from the chin toward the cheeks.

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

Example sentences with barbe

Il préfère garder sa barbe de trois jours.

He prefers to keep his three-day stubble.

Tips for using barbe

  • French uses barbe for the whole beard, while moustache refers specifically to the hair above the upper lip.

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