snood
The English word snood is translated into French as snood.
A snood refers to a band or ribbon used for keeping the hair in place.
Meaning: band or ribbon for keeping the hair in place (noun)
Did you know?
- While you might use 'snood' for a hair accessory, the term 'snood' is actually more frequently used in modern French to describe a 'snood' scarf or a tubular neck warmer.
- In French ballet and dance, the accessory used to secure a bun is almost never called a snood and is instead referred to as a filet de danseuse.
- The French word snood is an example of an Anglicism. Many modern fashion terms in French are borrowed directly from English to sound more trendy or international.
Examples in context
- Je pense acheter un cache-cou pour l'hiver prochain.I'm thinking of buying a snood for next winter.
- Où puis-je trouver un snood comme celui-ci?Where can I find a snood like this one?
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are getting ready for a vintage-themed party.
- HugoChloé, ton snood est vraiment élégant.Chloé, your snood is really elegant.
- ChloéMerci Hugo, c'est un accessoire très pratique.Thanks Hugo, it is a very practical accessory.
- HugoEst-ce que c'est difficile à mettre ?Is it difficult to put on?
- ChloéPas du tout, le snood se fixe rapidement.Not at all, the snood is fixed quickly.
