poils pubiens
masculine, plural
The English phrase "pubic hair" is translated into French as poils pubiens. Wiktionary also lists pilosité pubienne.
Meaning: collectively (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| poils pubiens | masculine, plural |
| pilosité pubienne | feminine |
In French, the term used depends on whether you are talking about the individual hairs or the general presence of hair in the area.
Which one should you use?
poils pubiens refers to the individual hairs themselves. In contrast, pilosité pubienne is a more clinical term used to describe the state, presence or density of the hair in that area (pubic hairiness).
How does it change in a sentence?
While the default form is plural, if you wish to refer to a single pubic hair, you should use the singular form poil pubien.
Did you know?
- The word poil is used in the common idiom avoir le poil, which means to be in great spirits or feeling energetic.
- French beauty services often use the term épilation du maillot to refer to the removal of poils pubiens.
- The word poil is used for hair on the body, whereas cheveu is strictly reserved for the hair on a person's head.
Examples in context
- Il est essentiel de se renseigner sur les soins liés aux poils pubiens.It is essential to learn about the care related to pubic hair.
- Certains dermatologues proposent des traitements adaptés aux pilosités intimes.Some dermatologists offer treatments adapted to intimate hair.
- Les poils intimes peuvent être gênants, mais ils sont tout à fait naturels.Intimate hair can be bothersome, but they are completely natural.
- Il a des poils pubiens.He has pubic hair.
- L'épilation des poils pubiens est courante.The removal of pubic hair is common.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing skincare and grooming habits.
- NathanEst-ce que tu t'épiles les poils pubiens ?Do you wax your pubic hair?
- ChloéNon, je trouve ça trop douloureux.No, I find it too painful.
- NathanMoi aussi, je préfère les laisser.Me too, I prefer to leave them.
- ChloéC'est plus confortable comme ça.It's more comfortable that way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pubic hair” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
