🇫🇷 How to say

“hair” in French

cheveux
Illustration of "hair" in a French cultural setting
A person with long, dark hair is sitting in a sunny park, running their fingers through their wind-blown locks.

Usage note

In French, 'cheveux' is always plural and refers to the hair on your head; for body or animal hair, you use the singular 'poil'.

Examples

  • Elle a les cheveux bruns.

    She has brown hair.

  • Je me lave les cheveux.

    I wash my hair.

  • Il a coupé ses cheveux.

    He cut his hair.

Quick check

What does "cheveux" mean?

  • A. hair
  • B. train
  • C. mountain
  • D. ear

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