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