marcel
To wave by the marcel methodTo wave (hair) by the marcel method.
» Marcel thought that he would be happier in life if he was gay.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To wave (hair) by the marcel method.
make a marcel in a woman's hair
(figuratively, transitive)To wave.
Examples
4 sentencesMarcel thought that he would be happier in life if he was gay.
Thomas and Marcel are two childhood friends.
Marcel Kittel has won the first stage of the Tour de France.
deMarcel Kittel hat die erste Etappe der Tour de France gewonnen.
Marcel Proust is known for his long sentences and his excessive use of the subjunctive.
deMarcel Proust ist bekannt für seine langen Sätze und seine exzessive Verwendung des Konjunktivs.
Origin
Apparently from the French name Marcel, but accounts vary regarding who invented the styleApparently from the French name Marcel, but accounts vary regarding who invented the style.
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Forms
marcels, marcelling, marcelled, marcelled| Base form | marcel · to marcel |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | marcels |
| Present participle | marcelling |
| Past simple | marcelled |
| Past participle | marcelled |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle