chauve
/ʃov/
chauve is the French word for bald.
How does it change in a sentence?
chauve is the feminine singular form, as it ends in an unpronounced 'e'. The feminine plural form is chauves.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃov/
Did you know?
- The French word for 'bat' is chauve-souris, which literally translates to 'bald mouse'.
- The word chauve can also describe a plant or a tree that has lost its leaves or fails to produce them.
- Depending on the tone of voice, calling someone un chauve can be perceived as mocking or derogatory rather than a neutral description.
Examples in context
- Il est atteint de calvitie précoce.He is suffering from premature baldness.
- Mon oncle est chauve depuis qu'il a 25 ans.My uncle has been bald since he was 25 years old.
- Oh regarde, il est complètement pelé maintenant !Oh look, he's totally bald now!
- Mon oncle est complètement chauve.My uncle is completely bald.
- Il a un petit garçon chauve.He has a little bald boy.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are looking at old family photos.
- GabrielRegarde cette photo de ton père.Look at this photo of your father.
- ChloéOui, il est déjà chauve sur celle-ci.Yes, he is already bald in this one.
- GabrielIl est vraiment chauve maintenant !He is really bald now!
- ChloéC'est vrai, mais ça lui va bien.It's true, but it suits him.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chauve, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
