Meaning of Tonsurer – French Verb

Tonsurer means to shave or trim the hair, especially the head or beard, as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual.

Examples of tonsurer in Every Day Usage

1. J’ai pris rendez-vous chez le coiffeur pour me faire tonsurer les cheveux. (I made an appointment at the hairdresser’s to have my hair shaved.)

2. Dans les monastères, les moines se font tonsurer la tête pour montrer leur dévotion à Dieu. (In monasteries, monks shave their heads to show their devotion to God.)

3. Il est interdit de tonsurer les animaux sans la permission du propriétaire. (It is forbidden to shave animals without the owner’s permission.)

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