frange

fringe, bangs (hair)

noun FRAHNZH Rare

Also means

fringe (border, edge)

Usage Note

Frange refers both to a hair fringe (se couper la frange = to cut one's bangs) and to a decorative fringe on fabric or curtains. Figuratively it means a marginal segment of a population: une frange de la société. The plural franges is common.

Examples

"Elle a les cheveux avec une frange droite."

Natural Translation

She has hair with a straight fringe.

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