hijab
The French word for headscarf is hijab.
When expressing the act of wearing it, the standard verb phrase used is porter le hijab.
Meaning: headscarf (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun hijab is masculine. It is typically preceded by the definite article le (the hijab) or the indefinite article un (a hijab).
Did you know?
- Unlike English where 'hijab' can refer to a general code of modesty for both men and women, in French the word almost exclusively refers to the physical headscarf worn by women.
- French laws prohibiting the hijab in public schools focus on the concept of laïcité, a strict form of secularism that separates church and state more rigidly than the American concept of 'separation of church and state'.
- In French media, the phrase affaire du foulard refers to the 1989 controversy that sparked the nationwide debate and eventual legislation regarding the hijab in schools.
Examples in context
- C'est pourquoi le gouvernement Étasunien s'est pourvu en justice pour protéger le droit des femmes et des filles de porter le hijab, et pour punir ceux qui voudraient l'interdire.That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it.This sentence illustrates the legal context regarding the right to wear the hijab.Tatoeba #481819 by sacredceltic, translation #376932 by saeb
- La plupart des femmes musulmanes portent l'hijab comme reconnaissance de leur foi.Most Muslim women wear the hijab as a recognition of their faith.This sentence shows how the hijab is worn as a recognition of faith.Tatoeba #13711170 by johnasm, translation #8579888 by Amastan
- J'ai acheté un foulard islamique pour ma sœur qui porte le hijab.I bought an Islamic scarf for my sister who wears the hijab.
- Tu peux porter le voile si cela correspond à tes croyances.You can wear the hijab if it aligns with your beliefs.
- Elle a choisi un beau hijab en soie.She chose a beautiful silk hijab.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are looking at a fashion magazine.
- LéaRegarde ce magnifique hijab sur la photo.Look at this magnificent hijab in the photo.
- GabrielOui, la couleur est vraiment élégante.Yes, the color is truly elegant.
- LéaJe pense qu'elle l'a acheté à Paris.I think she bought it in Paris.
- GabrielElle a toujours beaucoup de goût.She always has great taste.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
