épiler
to remove hair, wax (hair)
verb eh-pee-LEH Rare
Origin: From Latin epilare, 'to pull out hair'.
Usage Note
Épiler means to remove unwanted hair, whether by waxing, threading, or other methods. S'épiler is the reflexive form used when someone removes their own hair. The noun épilation refers to the act of hair removal, and épilateur to a hair-removal device.
Examples
"Elle s'épile les jambes chaque mois."
Natural Translation
She waxes her legs every month.
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