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kerchief

/ˈkɜːtʃɪf/

/ˈkɜrʧɪf/

Translations

kerchiefnoun

kerchiefs

/ˈkɜːtʃɪf/

/ˈkɜrʧɪf/

She tied a colorful kerchief around her head to keep her hair in place.

Elle a noué un foulard coloré autour de sa tête pour maintenir ses cheveux en place.

He pulled a kerchief from his pocket to wipe the sweat from his brow.

Il a sorti un mouchoir de sa poche pour s'essuyer la sueur du front.

Additional translations

fichuSurtout pour un carré de tissu porté sur la tête ou les épaules.

Synonyms

kerchiefadjective

more kerchief

Comp.

most kerchief

Super.

Used attributively before a noun to describe items made of or resembling a kerchief

foulardEmploi adjectival, surtout dans des contextes de mode.

She bought a flowing kerchief dress for the summer festival.

Elle a acheté une robe foulard fluide pour le festival d'été.

kerchiefnoun

A piece of fabric used to cover the head or neck, often worn for protection or decoration.

She tied a colorful kerchief around her head to keep her hair in place.

A handkerchief, typically used for wiping the face or hands.

He pulled a kerchief from his pocket to wipe the sweat from his brow.

kerchiefadjective

Attributive, of clothing or fabric: made of, designed like, or intended to be worn as a kerchief.

She bought a flowing kerchief dress for the summer festival.