frange rideau
The English phrase "curtain bangs" is translated into French as frange rideau.
This term refers to a hairstyle featuring a fringe that is parted in the middle to frame the face on both sides.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of frange (fringe or bangs) and rideau (curtain).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is typically used with the feminine indefinite article une because frange is a feminine noun, forming une frange rideau.
Did you know?
- The French term rideau might be related to the Old High German word ridil, which meant a 'headband' or 'ribbon'.
- Because frange is a feminine noun, French speakers will always say une frange rideau even if the person with the hair is male.
- In French beauty culture, frange is used for any type of bangs, whereas English speakers often distinguish between 'bangs' and 'a fringe' depending on the region.
Examples in context
- J'ai récemment demandé une 'frange rideau' lors de ma visite chez le coiffeur. Les mèches séparées encadrent délicatement mon visage et ajoutent une touche chic à ma coiffure.I recently asked for 'curtain bangs' during my visit to the hair salon. The separated strands delicately frame my face and add a chic touch to my hairstyle.
- Je veux une frange rideau.I want curtain bangs.
- La frange rideau est très tendance.Curtain bangs are very trendy.
- Elle a une jolie frange rideau.She has pretty curtain bangs.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are at a hair salon.
- HugoChloé, qu'est-ce que tu veux faire aujourd'hui ?Chloé, what do you want to do today?
- ChloéJe voudrais une frange rideau, s'il vous plaît.I would like curtain bangs, please.
- HugoC'est un choix très tendance en ce moment.That is a very trendy choice right now.
- ChloéOui, j'adore le style de la frange rideau.Yes, I love the curtain bangs style.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries frange, rideau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
