Definition

1. Noun:

   • A hairstyle, especially an elaborate one: "Coiffure" refers specifically to the way hair is arranged, styled, or dressed, often implying a formal, elegant, or intricate arrangement. It is a term frequently associated with women's hair.

2. Verb:

   • To style or arrange (hair) in a particular way: To "coiffure" means to arrange, dress, or style hair, typically with care and skill to achieve an attractive appearance.

Usage Examples

• Noun: Her elegant coiffure was adorned with pearls for the gala. The magazine featured the latest coiffures from Paris fashion week.

• Verb: The stylist will coiffure her hair for the photo shoot. She had her hair coiffured by a professional for her wedding day.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in coiffure": This phrase is not standard. The noun is typically used directly (e.g., "an elaborate coiffure").
• The verb form is less common in everyday speech than synonyms like "style" or "do." It often carries a connotation of professional or formal hairdressing.

Variants and Related Words

• Coiffeur (noun): A hairdresser, typically a man.
• Coiffeuse (noun): A female hairdresser.
• Coif (noun/verb): A simpler or shorter form, often referring to a close-fitting cap or, historically, a hairstyle.

Synonyms

• Noun: Hairstyle, hairdo, haircut, arrangement.
• Verb: Style, arrange, dress, do.

Related Phrases

• "To have one's hair coiffured": To get one's hair professionally styled.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms that use the exact word "coiffure." The concept is typically expressed in phrases like "putting one's hair up" or "getting a new 'do."

Noun

1. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)

Verb

1. arrange attractively
   • dress my hair for the wedding