afro

Afro

adjective AF-roh Rare

Also means

African-style

Usage Note

Afro is an invariable adjective or noun in French, used for the natural rounded hairstyle (une coiffure afro) or to describe music, art, or culture of African or Afro-diasporic origin. It can also stand alone as a noun: porter un afro ('to wear an Afro'). The word is borrowed directly from English/American slang.

Examples

"Elle portait une belle coiffure afro."

Natural Translation

She wore a beautiful Afro hairstyle.

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