calvitie naissante
The English phrase "receding hairline" is translated into French as calvitie naissante.
This phrase describes a condition where the hair at the forehead begins to move backward, which is often a sign of early baldness.
Which one should you use?
You can use perte progressive de cheveux à l'avant de la tête for a more clinical description, or les golfes qui se creusent to specifically describe the widening of the temples.
Did you know?
- While calvitie naissante describes the condition, French speakers often use the slang term avoir un front d'aéroport to joke about a very high or receding hairline.
- The term naissante in calvitie naissante literally means 'being born', implying the baldness is in its infancy.
- French has no single common word for 'hairline', so speakers must use descriptive phrases like la ligne des cheveux or l'implantation des cheveux.
Examples in context
- Il s'inquiète de sa calvitie naissante.He's worried about his receding hairline.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express concern regarding one's calvitie naissante.Tatoeba #1211141 by sacredceltic, translation #1211055 by darinmex
- Sa calvitie naissante est très discrète.His receding hairline is very subtle.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking in front of a mirror.
- LucasRegarde, j'ai une calvitie naissante ici.Look, I have a receding hairline here.
- EmmaMais non, Lucas, c'est presque invisible.No, Lucas, it's almost invisible.
- LucasJe trouve que ça se voit vraiment.I think it really shows.
- EmmaNe t'inquiète pas pour ça.Don't worry about that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
