Definition

1. Noun:
   • A male hairdresser: A man whose occupation is to cut, style, and arrange hair, typically for a clientele.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The renowned coiffeur has styled hair for many celebrities.
  • He apprenticed with a master coiffeur in Paris for five years.

Advanced Usage

• The term coiffeur is of French origin and often carries a connotation of high skill, artistry, or working in an upscale salon, more so than the general English term "hairdresser."
  • She insisted on seeing only the head coiffeur for her wedding hairstyle.

Variants and Related Words

• Coiffeuse (noun): The female equivalent; a female hairdresser.
  • The salon employs several talented coiffeuses.
• Coiffure (noun): A hairstyle or the act of styling hair.
  • Her elegant coiffure was the work of an expert.

Synonyms

• Hairdresser: A general term for a person who cuts and styles hair.
• Barber: Traditionally, a person who cuts men's hair and shaves or trims beards.
• Stylist: Often implies a focus on fashion and current trends in haircutting and styling.

Notes on Meaning

• While coiffeur specifically denotes a male professional, in modern English usage, the gender-specific terms (coiffeur/coiffeuse) are less common than the gender-neutral "hairdresser" or "stylist." The word is sometimes used to evoke a sense of classic or European elegance.

Noun

1. a man hairdresser