cheveux mi-longs
The English phrase "medium length hair" is translated into French as cheveux mi-longs.
This phrase is used to describe hair that is neither short nor long, typically reaching the shoulders.
Which one should you use?
While cheveux mi-longs refers to hair reaching the shoulders, the term cheveux courts is used for hair that is significantly shorter than shoulder length.
Did you know?
- In a French salon, a specific type of medium length cut known as a carré refers to a style cut straight at the jaw or shoulder line.
- The French word for 'hair' cheveux is almost always plural because the language treats the hair on a head as a collection of individual strands rather than one single mass.
- If a French speaker uses the singular cheveu, they are usually referring to a single stray hair on a piece of clothing or one specific grey hair.
Examples in context
- mes cheveux mi-longsMy medium length hair
- Tu as les cheveux de longueur moyenne ?Do you have medium length hair?
- Les cheveux mi-longs te vont très bien !Medium length hair suits you very well!
- J'aime ta nouvelle coupe de cheveux à mi-chemin entre le court et le long.I like your new haircut that's midway between short and long.
- Elle a les cheveux mi-longs.She has medium length hair.
- Je préfère porter les cheveux mi-longs.I prefer wearing my hair at medium length.
- Tes cheveux mi-longs te vont très bien.Your medium length hair suits you very well.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are talking about a new haircut.
- ManonTu as les cheveux très courts maintenant !You have very short hair now!
- NathanOui, je ne voulais plus avoir les cheveux mi-longs.Yes, I didn't want to have medium length hair anymore.
- ManonC'est vrai, ce style te va bien.It's true, this style suits you.
- NathanMerci, Manon.Thanks, Manon.
