Bourguignon edit

Etymology edit

From Latin capillus.

Noun edit

cheveu m (plural cheveus)

  1. headhair

Synonyms edit

French edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Middle French cheveu, from Old French cheveu, from Latin capillus. See there for more details.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ʃə.vø/, (informal) /ʃfø/
  • (file)
  • (France) IPA(key): /ʃø.vø/

Noun edit

cheveu m (plural cheveux)

  1. a headhair
    Synonym: tif

Usage notes edit

For the mass noun hair, use the plural cheveux.

Derived terms edit

Related terms edit

See also edit

Further reading edit

Middle French edit

Etymology edit

From Old French cheveu.

Noun edit

cheveu m (plural cheveux or cheveulx)

  1. a hair

Descendants edit

  • French: cheveu

Old French edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From earlier chevel, from Latin capillus, capillum.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): (early) /t͡ʃəˈvel/
  • IPA(key): (late) /ʃəˈvɛu̯/

Noun edit

cheveu oblique singularm (oblique plural cheveus, nominative singular cheveus, nominative plural cheveu)

  1. a hair

Descendants edit