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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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