French Conversation · Level 85
60 words
French word
chauve
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃov/
Meaning
- adjectivebald
Example
Il est chauve.
He is bald.
More examples
Mon oncle est devenu chauve à trente ans.
My uncle went bald at thirty.
Core concept
A head or body area with skin showing where hair is absent or very sparse.
Common phrases
être chauve
be bald
devenir chauve
go bald
Similar words
rasé: Having hair shaved or trimmed very short, exposing the scalp.
dégarni: Having reduced hair at the front or crown, where the scalp becomes visible.
clairsemé: Having generally sparse, fine hair through which the scalp can be seen.
Definition in French
Décrit une personne ou une partie du corps dépourvue ou presque dépourvue de cheveux.
Word origin
French chauve comes from Latin calvus, meaning "bald," through Old French, and the same root appears in calvitie.
Usage tips
- Chauve has the same form for masculine and feminine singular, as in un homme chauve and une femme chauve.