pompadour
Prononciation : [ˈpɒmpədɔːr]
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Contexte : « fashion »
(noun) a hairstyle where the hair is raised and swept back, often making a big, puffy shape. It's popular for making someone look stylish and neat, like a retro look from the 1950s.
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She wore her hair in a beautiful pompadour for the dance.
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He did not like the way his hair looked because he couldn't style it into a pompadour.
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Have you ever tried to style your hair in a pompadour?
Contexte : « historical figure »
(noun) the term can also refer to Madame de Pompadour, who was a famous lady that lived in France long ago. She was known for being very stylish and close to King Louis XV.
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Madame de Pompadour was a very important figure in French history.
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Not everyone knows about Madame de Pompadour and her influence in the past.
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What do you know about Madame de Pompadour and her role in history?
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