French Phrase

Oui, je me peigne les cheveux.

/wi ʒə mə pjɛ̃n le ʃəvø/

Meaning"Yes, I comb my hair."

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Meaning

Literally “Yes, I comb my hair.” The speaker confirms that they are indeed combing their own hair, often in response to a question or a suggestion.

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When to use

Use this sentence when someone asks if you are combing your hair, or when you want to affirm a grooming habit. It works in casual conversation, in a salon setting, or when describing your morning routine.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ouijemepeignelescheveux

Oui

Simple affirmation meaning “yes”. It can stand alone or precede a full sentence.

je

First‑person singular subject pronoun; always placed before the verb.

me

Reflexive pronoun that matches the subject (je). It signals that the action is performed on oneself.

peigne (se peigner)

Present‑tense conjugation of the reflexive verb “se peigner” (to comb). The ending –e corresponds to the 1st person singular.

les

Definite article in plural form, used here because “cheveux” is plural.

cheveux

Plural noun meaning “hair”. In French, hair is always plural unless you refer to a single strand (un cheveu).

🗨In Conversation

Est‑ce que tu te peignes les cheveux chaque matin ?

Do you comb your hair every morning?

Oui, je me peigne les cheveux.

Yes, I comb my hair.

✕Common Mistakes

Je peigne les cheveux.
Missing the reflexive pronoun ‘me’; the verb must be reflexive because you are doing the action to yourself.
Je me peigne les cheuveaux.
Spelling error – the plural of hair is ‘cheveux’, not ‘cheuveaux’.
Oui, je me peigne le cheveux.
Article must agree in number; ‘cheveux’ is plural, so use ‘les’.

↔Alternatives

Oui, je me brosse les cheveux.
Yes, I brush my hair.
Oui, je me coiffe.
Yes, I style my hair.
Oui, je me peigne les cheveux tous les jours.
Yes, I comb my hair every day.

Cultural Tip

In France, “se peigner” is the standard verb for using a comb, while “se brosser” refers to a brush. Many French people comb their hair after showering, but it’s also common to brush it before leaving the house. In formal contexts (e.g., a job interview) you might say “Je me coiffe” to sound a bit more polished.