couettes
The English phrase "pigtails" is translated into French as couettes.
couettes refers to a hairstyle where the hair is parted in the middle and tied into two separate bunches on each side.
Did you know?
- The word couette is also used to describe a duvet or a thick comforter. This is because the hairstyle and the bedding both share a similar puffy and soft appearance.
- In French, the word couettes literally translates to 'little swings'.
- French speakers use the term queue de cheval, meaning 'horse tail', to describe a single ponytail instead of couettes.
Examples in context
- Elle porte toujours les couettes.She always wears pigtails.
- Elle a de jolies nattes.She has lovely pigtails.
- Ma fille adore avoir deux couettes dans les cheveux.My daughter loves having two pigtails in her hair.
- Elle porte des couettes aujourd'hui.She is wearing pigtails today.
- Mes filles adorent leurs nouvelles couettes.My daughters love their new pigtails.
- Est-ce que ces couettes sont jolies ?Are these pigtails pretty?
Example conversation
Manon is getting ready for a party and asks Gabriel for his opinion.
- ManonEst-ce que ces couettes me vont bien ?Do these pigtails look good on me?
- GabrielOui, Manon, c'est très mignon.Yes, Manon, it is very cute.
- ManonMerci, je voulais changer de style.Thank you, I wanted to change my style.
- GabrielTu es très belle comme ça.You are very beautiful like that.
