English–French

“wig” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁyk/

Example

Il a acheté une perruque pour la fête.

He bought a wig for the party.

Illustration for perruque (wig)

How to say “wig” in French

“Wig” in French is perruque.

A full-head covering of artificial or natural hair that hides, replaces, or changes the wearer's own hair.

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

Example sentences with perruque

Après la fête, il a enlevé sa perruque.

After the party, he took off his wig.

Tips for using perruque

  • Perruque is feminine, so standard forms include une perruque and cette perruque.

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