friseur

A woman visits the friseur for a haircut.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hairdresser: "friseur" refers to a person whose profession is to cut, style, and arrange hair, especially for women. This term is derived from French and is used in some English contexts, often considered more formal or old-fashioned.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She visited the friseur to have her hair curled for the wedding. (She went to a hairdresser to get her hair styled.)
  • The friseur recommended a new shampoo for her dry scalp. (The hairdresser gave advice on hair care.)

Advanced Usage

• "to go to the friseur": to visit a hairdresser for a haircut or styling.
  • He needs to go to the friseur before the job interview. (He needs a haircut from a professional.)

Variants and Related Words

• Friseur (n): a synonym for hairdresser, often used in British English or literary contexts.
• Friseuse (n, feminine): a female hairdresser (less common in English, but derived from French).
  • The friseuse was skilled in creating elaborate updos. (The female hairdresser was talented.)

Synonyms

• Hairdresser: a person who cuts and styles hair.
• Barber: a person who cuts men's hair (though this is more specific).
• Stylist: a professional who designs hair styles.

Related Idioms

• "To have a friseur's touch": to have skill in styling hair.
  • She has a friseur's touch; her hair always looks perfect. (She is very skilled at hairdressing.)

Notes

• Usage: "Friseur" is less common in everyday American English, where "hairdresser" or "stylist" is preferred. It may be encountered in British English or in historical or literary texts.