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comb in French

comb in French is peigne, crête, peigner — comb means a flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.

comb in French

peigne
noun
crête
noun
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
peigne
noun
A fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles; crest.
peigner
verb
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
coiffer
verb
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
peigner
verb
(transitive) To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.
passer au peigne fin
verb
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.
ratisser
verb
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.
peigner
verb
(transitive) To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

What does "comb" mean?

  1. noun A flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.
    "She ran a comb through her wet hair before leaving the house."
  2. noun The fleshy red crest on top of a rooster's or hen's head.
    "The prize rooster had a bright red comb and glossy black feathers."
  3. noun The structure of six-sided wax cells bees build to store honey and raise their young; a honeycomb.
    "The beekeeper carefully lifted a frame heavy with comb."
  4. verb To groom hair or fur with a comb.
    "He combed his hair flat before the interview."

comb in a sentence

  • She ran a comb through her wet hair before leaving the house.
  • The prize rooster had a bright red comb and glossy black feathers.
  • The beekeeper carefully lifted a frame heavy with comb.
  • He combed his hair flat before the interview.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "comb" in French?

"comb" in French is peigne, crête, peigner. comb means: A flat toothed tool used for untangling, styling, or holding hair in place.

How do you use "comb" in a sentence?

Example: "She ran a comb through her wet hair before leaving the house." In French, "comb" is peigne, crête, peigner.

Are there other ways to say "comb" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "comb": peigne, crête, peigner, coiffer, passer au peigne fin, ratisser.

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