mèches
The English phrase "hair highlights" is translated into French as mèches.
The term refers to strands of hair colored lighter than the natural hair color to create a highlighted effect. To say that you are getting hair highlights done, use the phrase faire des mèches.
Did you know?
- The word mèche does not just refer to highlighted hair, but also to the wick of a candle or a fuse on a bomb.
- The verb balayer in balayage literally means 'to sweep', referring to the way the stylist sweeps the color onto the hair.
- While mèches is used generally, the term mèches californiennes specifically refers to the very light, blonde highlights popular in California.
Examples in context
- Les reflets blonds dans tes cheveux te vont vraiment bien.The blonde highlights in your hair really suit you.
- Elle a fait des mèches blondes.She got blonde hair highlights.
- Je voudrais des mèches plus claires.I would like lighter hair highlights.
- Ces mèches donnent du relief à tes cheveux.These hair highlights add dimension to your hair.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about her new look.
- LucasC'est nouveau ? Tu as fait des mèches ?Is that new? Did you get highlights?
- ChloéOui, je voulais éclaircir un peu mes cheveux.Yes, I wanted to lighten my hair a bit.
- LucasÇa te va vraiment bien, Chloé.It really suits you, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, je suis contente du résultat !Thanks, I'm happy with the result!
