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cheveu

hair (single strand)

noun shuh-VUH Less Common
Body & Health Appearance

Usage Note

Cheveu in the singular refers to one hair strand; the plural cheveux is the usual form when talking about someone's hair as a whole. The expression se faire des cheveux ('to make oneself hairs') means to worry excessively. Coiffeur (hairdresser) and coupe de cheveux (haircut) are common companion words.

Examples

"Elle a les cheveux longs et noirs."

Natural Translation

She has long black hair.

Literal Translation

She has the hairs long and black.

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