épilation brésilienne
The English phrase "brazilian wax" is translated into French as épilation brésilienne.
This phrase refers to a method of hair removal where all pubic hair is removed from the genitals.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of épilation, which means hair removal and brésilienne, which means Brazilian.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, a popular term for a Brazilian wax is épilation ticket de métro.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective brésilienne must agree in gender with the feminine noun épilation.
Did you know?
- In Québec, you might hear the phrase épilation ticket de métro to describe this procedure. This colorful expression humorously suggests the hair is removed so completely that one could slide a subway ticket under the pubic mound.
- The term brésilienne in this context is an imported anglicism that does not refer to any specific Brazilian hair removal technique or culture.
- The word épiler comes from the Latin 'pilus', meaning 'hair'. This makes it a distant linguistic cousin to the English word 'pilous', which is used in biology to describe something hairy.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que tu sais où je peux me faire une épilation intégrale du maillot près d'ici ?Do you know where I can get a Brazilian wax nearby?
- Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous pour une épilation brésilienne.I would like to make an appointment for a Brazilian wax.
- Je veux une épilation brésilienne, s'il vous plaît.I would like a brazilian wax, please.
- L'épilation brésilienne est très efficace.The brazilian wax is very effective.
- Elle a pris rendez-vous pour une épilation brésilienne.She made an appointment for a brazilian wax.
Example conversation
Léa is asking Hugo for advice at a beauty salon.
- LéaTu recommandes l'épilation brésilienne ?Do you recommend the brazilian wax?
- HugoOui, c'est très pratique pour les vacances.Yes, it is very practical for holidays.
- LéaEst-ce que l'épilation brésilienne est douloureuse ?Is the brazilian wax painful?
- HugoUn peu, mais ça vaut le coup.A little, but it is worth it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries épilation, CC BY-SA 4.0.
