cheveux roux
The English phrase "orange hair" is translated into French as cheveux roux.
The term is used to describe hair that is naturally red or reddish-orange in color.
Which one should you use?
While cheveux roux is used for natural red or ginger hair, using the phrase cheveux rouges would instead imply that the hair has been dyed the color red.
Did you know?
- While roux is used for hair, the word roux also describes a thickening agent made of butter and flour used in French cooking.
- In French folklore and history, being roux was sometimes associated with deceit or was viewed with suspicion, similar to old stereotypes in English.
- The adjective roux is an inherited term from the Latin word russus, which specifically referred to a reddish-blonde or reddish-brown hue.
Examples in context
- Wow, tu as des cheveux orange vif incroyables !Wow, you have incredible bright orange hair!
- Regarde cette fille avec sa tignasse orange, elle est vraiment unique !Look at that girl with her orange hair, she is truly unique!
- Elle a de magnifiques cheveux roux, comme les flammes d'un feu.She has beautiful orange hair, like the flames of a fire.
- As-tu déjà vu une chevelure orange aussi vive ?Have you ever seen such vibrant orange hair?
- J'adore sa tignasse orange, c'est tellement original !I love her orange hair, it's so unique!
- Elle a de beaux cheveux roux.She has beautiful red hair.
- Il cherche quelqu'un avec des cheveux roux.He is looking for someone with red hair.
- Tes cheveux roux sont magnifiques.Your red hair is magnificent.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new person in their class.
- LucasTu as vu le nouvel étudiant ?Did you see the new student?
- ChloéOui, il a des cheveux roux très étranges.Yes, he has very strange red hair.
- LucasC'est vrai, ça se remarque tout de suite.It's true, it stands out immediately.
- ChloéC'est une couleur originale.It is an original color.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries roux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
