calvitie
/kal.vi.si/
The English phrase "bald spot" is translated into French as calvitie.
This term refers to an area on the head which has little or no hair.
Meaning: area on the head which has little or no hair (noun)
Which one should you use?
The phrase Zone dégarnie means a thinning area or bare area.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kal.vi.si/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While calvitie is a medical term for the condition of hair loss, a person with a specific bald spot might more colloquially say they have a trou or 'hole' in their hair.
- The adjective chauve is used to describe the 'bald eagle' in French, even though the bird is not actually bald. This creates a funny linguistic coincidence for English speakers.
- The term dégarni is a versatile word that can describe hair thinning, but it is also used to describe a room that is sparsely furnished or a landscape that is barren.
Example sentences for French are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Gabriel is looking in the mirror in the bathroom.
- ManonGabriel, tu as une calvitie ici !Gabriel, you have a bald spot here!
- GabrielQuoi ? Je ne vois rien du tout.What? I don't see anything at all.
- ManonRegarde bien le sommet de ta tête.Look closely at the top of your head.
- GabrielOh non, c'est vrai, c'est terrible.Oh no, it's true, it's terrible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bald spot” translations and entries calvitie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
