Definition

A woman who styles and cuts hair professionally.

Example

She works as a coiffeuse in a popular salon downtown.

Conversation

Have you ever been to a coiffeuse for a haircut?

Yeah, I go to one near my house, and she's amazing.

I need a new style; maybe I should try that coiffeuse too.

You definitely should — she always knows what looks good!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Coiffeuse** → The word comes from the Old French *coiffe* (meaning a headdress or hairstyle) and the suffix *-euse* (indicating a feminine agent). A coiffeuse is a female hairdresser or someone who styles hair.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'headdress' ('coiffe') and remember that a coiffeuse is a woman who styles hair.

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