English–French

“dandruff” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pelikyl/

Example

Tu as des pellicules dans les cheveux.

You've got dandruff in your hair.

Illustration for pellicule (dandruff)

How to say “dandruff” in French

“Dandruff” in French is pellicule.

A very thin skin-like layer, whether loose on the scalp or fixed across a surface.

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

Example sentences with pellicule

Je veux me débarrasser des pellicules.

I want to get rid of dandruff.

Tips for using pellicule

  • French distinguishes the dandruff types with pellicules sèches and pellicules grasses, using the adjective after the noun.

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