French word

peigne

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛɲ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomb

Example

Tu as un peigne ?

Do you have a comb?

Illustration for peigne (comb)

More examples

Peux-tu me prêter ton peigne ?

Can you lend me your comb?

Core concept

A small toothed plate drawn through strands to loosen tangles and smooth a hairstyle or beard.

Common phrases

  • un peigne en bois

    a wooden comb

  • un peigne de voyage

    a travel comb

Similar words

brosse: A handled brush for styling hair, adding volume, and smoothing the ends.
barbe: The hair growing on the chin and cheeks.
élastique: A small stretchy ring used to tie hair back.

Definition in French

Objet plat et portable, muni de dents parallèles, servant à démêler et coiffer les cheveux ou la barbe en répartissant les mèches.

Word origin

The French noun peigne developed from Latin pecten through Old French, while the verb peigner comes from the same historical root.

Usage tips

  • The ending -gne in peigne represents a single sound, like the sound in French montagne, rather than a separate g sound.

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