English–French

“hair clip” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/baʁɛt/

Example

J'ai perdu ma barrette.

I lost my hair clip.

Illustration for barrette (hair clip)

How to say “hair clip” in French

“Hair clip” in French is barrette.

A compact hair fastener, either spring-loaded or flat, that combines holding hair in place with ornament.

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

Example sentences with barrette

Elle a mis une barrette dans ses cheveux.

She put a hair clip in her hair.

Tips for using barrette

  • The common verb pattern is mettre une barrette, while porter une barrette describes having one in the hair.

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