English–French
“curly” in French
How to say “curly” in French
“Curly” in French is frisé.
A mass of hair in which each strand bends into a close spiral rather than a loose wave.
Example sentences with frisé
Elle a acheté un produit pour dompter ses cheveux frisés.
She bought a product to tame her curly hair.
Tips for using frisé
- Frisé generally describes tighter curls than ondulé, while bouclé can refer more broadly to hair with curls or loops.
Other French words for “curly”
Les enfants aux cheveux bouclés jouent au parc.
The curly-haired children are playing in the park.