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friseur

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //frɪˈzɜːr//

KK: /frɪˈzɜr/

noun
Definition

A person whose job is to cut and style hair.


Example

I have an appointment with my friseur to get a haircut.


Conversation
Sloth A
I need to find a good friseur before the wedding.
Sloth B
I know a great place downtown; they do amazing styles.
Sloth A
That sounds perfect! Do you have their number?
Sloth B
Yes, I can text it to you right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stylist
barber
coiffeur
Antonyms
client
customer
amateur
Root Explanation

Friseur originates from the French word 'friseur', meaning hairdresser or barber. The term is derived from 'friser', which means to curl or to frizz, referring to the styling of hair. Thus, a friseur is someone who styles or cuts hair.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'friser', which means to curl hair, to remember that a friseur is someone who styles or cuts hair.

Visually Confused Words
fraiser
riser
frier
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