🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Coiffure

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kwafyr

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Barbering/ˈbɑː.bər.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il a ouvert un salon de coiffure dans le quartier."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act or profession of cutting and styling hair, especially men's hair.

    "He has been barbering for over ten years and has built a loyal clientele."
  2. 2

    A specific style or technique used in the practice of cutting hair.

    "The barbering techniques he learned in school were essential for his career."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'barbering' originates from the Middle English word 'barber', which comes from the Old French 'barbier', derived from the Latin 'barbarius', meaning 'bearded'. The evolution of the term reflects the profession's historical roots in grooming and hair cutting.

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