coiffure
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //kwɑːˈfjʊr//
KK: /kwafˈyo͝or/
noun
Definition
A way of styling or arranging hair, often for a special occasion or to enhance appearance.
Example
She wore her hair in an elegant coiffure for the wedding.
Conversation
I love your new coiffure! It looks amazing.
Thanks! I decided to try something different this time.
It definitely suits you; I might need to change my coiffure too.
You should! A new hairstyle can be so refreshing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hairstyle
hairdo
coif
Antonyms
baldness
disarray
mess
transitive verb
Definition
To style or arrange someone's hair in a particular way.
Example
She decided to coiffure her hair for the special occasion.
Tense Forms
Past: coiffured
Past Participle: coiffured
Conversation
Did you see how she coiffured her hair for the party?
Yeah, it looked amazing!
I wish I could coiffure mine like that.
Root Explanation
Coiffure comes from the French word 'coiffer' (meaning to style or arrange hair) and the suffix '-ure' (indicating a process or result). The word 'coiffure' refers to the style or arrangement of hair, particularly in a fashionable manner.
Memory Tip
Think of 'coiffer' meaning to style hair, and remember that 'coiffure' refers to the result of that styling — the hairstyle.
Visually Confused Words
coiture
coffret