J'aime tes cheveux
The English phrase "I like your hair" can be translated into French as J'aime tes cheveux.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that you find their hair attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cheveux means "hair" and is a masculine plural noun in French.
Which one should you use?
In French, cheveux is always plural when referring to the hair on one's head, unlike the singular "hair" in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a group of people or a single person in a formal setting, use J'aime vos cheveux instead of J'aime tes cheveux.
Did you know?
- While cheveux refers to the hair on the head, the word poils is used for hair on the rest of the body. Using poils to describe someone's head hair would be a humorous or insulting mistake.
- In old French folklore, certain styles of cheveux were believed to hold a person's strength or soul, a theme that appears in various regional fairy tales and legends.
- When complimenting someone's hair, a French speaker might say Quelle belle chevelure! to sound more elegant, as chevelure refers to a lush head of hair.
Examples in context
- J'aime tes cheveux, ainsi.I like your hair that way.This sentence is useful for showing how to say you like someone's hair in a specific style.Tatoeba #2383844 by sacredceltic, translation #2377630 by CK
- J'aime tes cheveux.I like your hair.Tatoeba #1998795 by sacredceltic, translation #1887538 by CK
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are meeting for lunch.
- ManonSalut Hugo ! J'aime tes cheveux.Hi Hugo! I like your hair.
- HugoMerci, je suis allé chez le coiffeur.Thanks, I went to the hairdresser.
- ManonC'est une très bonne coupe.It's a very good cut.
- HugoC'est gentil, Manon.That's kind, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
