chignon
/ʃi.ɲɔ̃/masculine
The English phrase 'chignon' is translated into French as chignon.
A chignon refers to a roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck, commonly known in English as a bun. In French, chignon is the most common and widely understood term for this hairstyle. To describe the act of styling one's hair into a bun, you can use the phrase faire un chignon (to do a bun).
Meaning: roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck, a bun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun chignon becomes plural by adding an 's' to the end, resulting in chignons.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃi.ɲɔ̃/
Did you know?
- The word chignon shares its linguistic roots with the word chaîne, meaning 'chain', as both derive from the Latin 'catēna'.
Examples in context
- Elle porte un chignon élégant.She is wearing an elegant bun.
- Son chignon est très bas.Her bun is very low.
- Je préfère le chignon au chouchou.I prefer a bun to a scrunchie.
Example conversation
Léa is getting ready for a formal wedding.
- LéaEst-ce que ce chignon me va ?Does this bun suit me?
- LucasOui, Léa, c'est très joli.Yes, Léa, it is very pretty.
- LéaMerci, je voulais un style classique.Thank you, I wanted a classic style.
- LucasTu es magnifique avec ce chignon.You look magnificent with this bun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chignon” translations and entries chignon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chignon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
