French Conversation · Level 65
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French word
coupe
Pronunciation
IPA/kup/
Meaning
- feminine nounhaircut
Example
Elle a une nouvelle coupe.
She has a new haircut.
More examples
Ta coupe te va très bien.
Your hairstyle suits you very well.
Core concept
The visible shape of hair after a particular cutting method, such as layers, a bob, or a short cut.
Common phrases
coupe de cheveux
haircut
nouvelle coupe
new hairstyle
coupe courte
short hairstyle
Similar words
coiffure: The hair's overall look created through styling and care.
coupe de cheveux: The hair length and form produced by cutting.
Definition in French
Style de coiffure obtenu par une façon particulière de couper les cheveux, par exemple dégradée, au carré ou courte.
Word origin
Coupe is a deverbal noun formed from couper, 'to cut', and names the result or style produced by cutting.
Usage tips
- In a salon, une coupe alone can be vague, while une coupe dégradée and un carré identify specific styles.