French · Body & Health
"Beard" in French: barbe
la barbe
Beard in French is la barbe. Say une barbe courte and se laisser pousser la barbe. Stubble is often une barbe de trois jours.
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How to pronounce barbe
Say it
barb
/baʁb/
Barb. Soft b; final e barely voiced.
"Beard" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la barbe | the beard Default. | Default. |
| barbe de trois jours | three-day stubble Light growth. | Light growth. |
| se raser la barbe | to shave one's beard Grooming. | Grooming. |
| barbe fournie | full beard Thick. | Thick. |
How to use barbe in real life
- 1Barber chair
Je veux juste tailler la barbe.
I just want to trim the beard.
Trim.
- 2Compliment
Ta barbe te va vraiment bien.
Your beard really suits you.
Looks.
- 3Morning routine
Je me suis coupé en taillant la barbe.
I nicked myself trimming the beard.
Accident.
Mistakes English speakers make with barbe
Incorrect: Le barbe est grise.
Correct: La barbe est grise.
Barbe is feminine.
Incorrect: Il a un beard long.
Correct: Il a une barbe longue.
Use barbe.
Good to know
La barbe is fashion and politics in French media; barbe de trois jours is the weekend look. Idiom: Quelle barbe ! means what a drag—not about facial hair.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a job interview
ChatPal
Tu gardes la barbe demain ?
Are you keeping the beard tomorrow?
You
Oui, mais je range la barbe ce soir.
Yes, but I'll tidy the beard tonight.
ChatPal
Bien. Une barbe nette fait pro.
Good. A neat beard looks pro.
You
Je passe chez le coiffeur.
I'm stopping by the barber.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beard" in French
How do you say beard?
La barbe.
What is stubble called?
Often une barbe de trois jours.
How do I say shave my beard?
Me raser la barbe.
How do you pronounce barbe?
Barb.
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