Usage Note
Barbe is the word for a beard on a person's face. The exclamation la barbe ! is an informal expression of annoyance or boredom, roughly equivalent to 'what a drag!' or 'give me a break!'. Barbe à papa is the French term for candy floss (cotton candy).
Examples
"Il a laissé pousser sa barbe cet hiver."
Natural Translation
He let his beard grow this winter.
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