French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
coiffure
Pronunciation
IPA/kwafyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounhairstyle
Example
Ta coiffure te va bien.
Your hairstyle suits you well.
More examples
Elle a changé de coiffure pour l'été.
She changed her hairdo for the summer.
Core concept
A person's hair set into a particular overall look, including its shape, placement, and finish.
Common phrases
salon de coiffure
hair salon
changer de coiffure
change one's hairdo
faire une coiffure
have one's hair styled
Similar words
coupe de cheveux: The shape or length created by cutting the hair.
coupe: The shape or length left after the hair is cut.
Definition in French
Désigne la manière dont les cheveux sont arrangés et présentés, indépendamment de la coupe.
Word origin
The noun coiffure developed from coiffer plus -ure; coiffer derives from Old French coife or coiffe, meaning a cap or other head covering.
Usage tips
- Changer de coiffure means to change the overall hairstyle, whereas faire une coupe specifically refers to getting a haircut.