laque
/lak/
The French word for hairspray is laque.
In the context of cosmetics, laque refers specifically to hairspray. However, be aware that the word can also refer to lacquer used for wood or furniture.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun laque is feminine, so the definite article used for "the hairspray" is la laque.
How do you pronounce it?
/lak/
Did you know?
- The word laque shares a root with 'lac', the resin secreted by insects that is used to make traditional shellac.
- The French language uses the same word laque for the resinous materials used in traditional Asian lacquerware.
- While laque is used for hairspray, the French word for 'nail polish' is vernis, which also means 'varnish'.
Examples in context
- Puis-je avoir de la laque pour cheveux s'il vous plaît?May I have some hairspray, please?
- Auriez-vous du fixatif pour cheveux?Do you have any hairspray?
- Voulez-vous de la laque pour cheveux?Would you like some hairspray?
- Tu veux du fixatif pour cheveux?Do you want some hairspray?
- Elle a besoin de laque pour sa coiffure.She needs hairspray for her hairstyle.
- Peux-tu me passer la laque, s'il te plaît ?Can you pass me the hairspray, please?
- Il n'y a plus de laque dans le placard.There is no more hairspray in the cupboard.
Example conversation
Emma is getting ready for a party and Nathan is helping her.
- EmmaNathan, où est la laque ?Nathan, where is the hairspray?
- NathanJe crois qu'elle est sur l'étagère.I think it is on the shelf.
- EmmaMerci, je vais l'utiliser pour tenir mes cheveux.Thanks, I am going to use it to hold my hair.
- NathanTu seras magnifique avec cette coiffure.You will look magnificent with that hairstyle.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry laque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
