How to Say “Buzz Cut” in French

coupe militaire
A buzz cut in French is coupe militaire.
This phrase describes a very short hairstyle where the hair is clipped close to the scalp, often referred to as Une coupe très courte sur toute la tête (A very short cut all over the head).

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase coupe militaire literally translates to 'military cut'.

Which one should you use?

You may encounter la coupe en brosse or la coupe à zéro in different contexts.

Did you know?

  • The word coupe in the context of sports trophies is actually a semantic loan from the English word 'cup'.
  • French describes a completely shaved head as avoir le crâne rasé, using the word crâne which specifically refers to the skull rather than the 'head' (tête).
  • The phrase la coupe en brosse is often used to describe a specific type of very short, bristly hair that stands up, much like a hairbrush.

Examples in context

  • J'aimerais avoir une coupe à la brosse, s'il vous plaît.
    I would like to have a buzz cut, please.
  • Hey, je pense que je vais me faire une coupe en brosse cet été.
    Hey, I think I'm going to get a buzz cut this summer.
  • Je suis fatigué de mes cheveux longs, je vais opter pour la coupe à zéro.
    I'm tired of my long hair, I'm going for a buzz cut.
  • Il porte une coupe militaire depuis l'été.
    He has had a buzz cut since the summer.
  • Est-ce que cette coupe militaire est trop courte ?
    Is this buzz cut too short?
  • Elle a décidé de se faire une coupe militaire.
    She decided to get a buzz cut.

Example conversation

Lucas and Emma are at a hair salon.

  1. Lucas

    Je veux essayer une coupe militaire cette fois.
    I want to try a buzz cut this time.
  2. Emma

    C'est courageux, mais ça te ira très bien !
    That's brave, but it will look great on you!
  3. Lucas

    Tu penses que ça convient à mon visage ?
    Do you think it suits my face?
  4. Emma

    Oui, Lucas, tu es très beau avec les cheveux courts.
    Yes, Lucas, you look very handsome with short hair.

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