English–French
“thin out” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/efile/
Example
Le coiffeur a effilé mes cheveux.
The hairdresser thinned out my hair.
How to say “thin out” in French
“Thin out” in French is effiler.
A thick bundle of hair or fibers becomes lighter as some strands are drawn away, leaving a finer, tapered form.
Example sentences with effiler
Il a fallu effiler la mèche pour alléger la coiffure.
It was necessary to thin out the lock to lighten the hairstyle.
Tips for using effiler
- In hairdressing, effiler usually reduces bulk by tapering strands rather than merely making the whole haircut shorter.