coiffure

/kwɑːˈfjʊə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /kwɑːˈfjʊr/ (ame, ipa) · /kwä-ˈfyu̇r/ (ame, mw)

coiffure — noun

  • coiffuresingular
  • coiffuresplural

1. a particular way that someone's hair has been cut, set, and shaped, especially o

1.名詞C2
釋義

a particular way that someone's hair has been cut, set, and shaped, especially one that looks elegant or carefully prepared for a formal occasion

例句

Brooke spent two hours at the salon perfecting her coiffure before the gala.

collocation: perfect / arrange a coiffure

The bride chose a soft, classic coiffure decorated with small white flowers.

collocation: classic / elegant coiffure

同義詞
  • hairstyle

    neutral, everyday term; covers any way the hair is worn

  • hairdo

    informal; usually a styled, often feminine look

  • do

    very informal abbreviation of hairdo, e.g. 'nice do'

文法句型

a/the + coiffure

an elegant/elaborate coiffure

用法筆記

Formal and somewhat old-fashioned; in everyday Taiwan-targeted English learning, 'hairstyle' or 'hairdo' is far more common. Coiffure leans toward elegant, carefully prepared styles, often for weddings, galas, or vintage looks. Frequently appears in fashion writing and historical descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌I need a quick coiffure before work.
✅I need a quick hairstyle before work.
💡Coiffure suggests a deliberate, elegant arrangement, not a daily quick look.
❌He got a short coiffure at the barbershop.
✅He got a short haircut at the barbershop.
💡Coiffure refers to the styled shape, not the act of cutting.