English–French

“headband” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɑ̃do/

Example

Elle porte un bandeau pour retenir ses cheveux.

She wears a headband to keep her hair back.

Illustration for bandeau (headband)

How to say “headband” in French

“Headband” in French is bandeau.

A band-shaped head accessory that gathers hair and can add a decorative detail to an outfit.

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

Example sentences with bandeau

Elle porte un bandeau assorti à sa robe.

She wears a headband that matches her dress.

Tips for using bandeau

  • A firm hair accessory shaped like a rigid band is usually called a serre-tête, while a soft fabric one is commonly a bandeau.

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