moustache
/mus.taʃ/
The French word for mustache is moustache.
The term refers to the hair that grows on a man's upper lip. A specific descriptive phrase, moustache à la Hitler, is used to describe a small, thin mustache.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /mus.taʃ/.
Did you know?
- French has a specific term moustache en guidon to describe a handlebar mustache, referring to the curved handles of a bicycle.
- In French, the word moustache is a feminine noun, meaning you would say une moustache even though it refers to a man's feature.
- The word entered French via the Neapolitan word mustaccio, rather than directly from Latin or Greek.
Examples in context
- Tom a une moustache.Tom has a mustache.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone has a mustache.Tatoeba #3494215 by Micsmithel, translation #3413345 by CK
- Il a rasé sa moustache.He shaved his mustache off.This sentence shows how to describe shaving a mustache off.Tatoeba #132014 by Micsmithel, translation #296263 by CK
- Il tournicota sa moustache.He twirled his mustache.This sentence illustrates the action of twirling a mustache.Tatoeba #3586668 by sacredceltic, translation #2103102 by Hybrid
- J'aime bien la moustache. Elle donne un air élégant.I really like the mustache. It gives an elegant look.
- Regarde ce petit rigolo avec sa moustache à la Hitler !Look at that funny guy with his Hitler mustache!
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at an old photograph.
- LucasRegarde cette photo de mon grand-père.Look at this photo of my grandfather.
- ChloéOh, il a une très grande moustache !Oh, he has a very large mustache!
- LucasOui, il adorait sa moustache.Yes, he loved his mustache.
- ChloéC'est un style très élégant.It's a very elegant style.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry moustache, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moustache, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
