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salon

/səˈlɒn/

/səˈlɑn/

Translations

salonnoun

salons

/səˈlɒn/

/səˈlɑn/

salon de coiffurePour l’établissement où l’on fait des coupes, des soins capillaires ou des traitements de beauté.

She went to the salon to get her hair styled for the wedding.

Elle est allée au salon de coiffure pour se faire coiffer pour le mariage.

salonPour une pièce de réception dans une maison.

The guests were invited into the salon for drinks and conversation.

Les invités ont été conviés dans le salon pour prendre un verre et discuter.

salonPour une réunion mondaine ou intellectuelle, notamment littéraire ou artistique.

The literary salon was attended by many famous authors and poets of the time.

Le salon littéraire réunissait de nombreux auteurs et poètes célèbres de l’époque.

Additional translations

institut de beautéPour un établissement de soins esthétiques, selon le contexte.

SalonPour l’exposition artistique officielle, surtout en France; le terme est conservé en français.

Synonyms

parlor

studio

gallery

salon de thé

beauty salon

hair salon

spa

establishment

salonadjective

more salon

Comp.

most salon

Super.

/ˈsæl.ɒn/

/səˈlɑːn/

Used attributively to mean ‘related to a hair/beauty salon’

de salonPour les produits ou le matériel destinés à un salon de coiffure ou de beauté; registre courant.

She always uses salon products on her clients’ hair.

Elle utilise toujours des produits de salon sur les cheveux de ses clientes.

Additional translations

mondainPour ce qui relève des milieux cultivés ou de la haute société.

Synonyms

Definitions

salonnoun

A business establishment where hairdressing, beauty treatments, and similar services are provided.

She went to the salon to get her hair styled for the wedding.

A regular gathering of distinguished guests, especially writers and artists, at the house of a woman prominent in high society.

The literary salon was attended by many famous authors and poets of the time.

A large room in a house used for entertaining guests.

The guests were invited into the salon for drinks and conversation.

An official or public exhibition of works of art, especially one held annually in France.

The painter’s work was accepted for display at the Paris salon.

salonadjective

Relating to or suitable for a hairdressing or beauty salon; of professional quality.

She always uses salon products on her clients’ hair.

Relating to cultured social or intellectual gatherings, especially those associated with high society or artistic circles.

The novel explores the rigid etiquette of 19th-century salon society.