curly in French
curly in French is bouclé, frisé, courbe — curly means formed into curls or ringlets; not straight.
curly in French
bouclé
Having curls.
frisé
Having curls.
courbe
(typography) Curling in a direction, as opposed to straight (quotation marks or apostrophes)
courbé
(typography) Curling in a direction, as opposed to straight (quotation marks or apostrophes)
frisé
a person or animal with curly hair.
What does "curly" mean?
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adjective Formed into curls or ringlets; not straight.
"He has thick, curly hair that's impossible to tame."
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adjective Complicated or tricky to deal with.
"The negotiations got a bit curly toward the end."
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curly in a sentence
- He has thick, curly hair that's impossible to tame.
- The negotiations got a bit curly toward the end.
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What is "curly" in French?
"curly" in French is bouclé, frisé, courbe. curly means: Formed into curls or ringlets; not straight.
How do you use "curly" in a sentence?
Example: "He has thick, curly hair that's impossible to tame." In French, "curly" is bouclé, frisé, courbe.
Are there other ways to say "curly" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "curly": bouclé, frisé, courbe, courbé.
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