What does bijoux in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word bijoux in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use bijoux in French.
The word bijoux in French means jewellery, gem, darling, family heirloom, costume jewellery, fashion jewellery. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word bijoux
jewellerynom masculin (ornement) (UK, uncountable) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Ma mère m'a offert ce bijou pour mon anniversaire. Ma femme n'aime pas les bijoux et préfère mettre son argent dans des choses utiles. My mother gave me this piece of jewelry for my birthday. |
gemnom masculin (objet exceptionnel) (figurative) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Ces manuscrits sont des bijoux d'enluminure. Cette voiture est un vrai petit bijou dont je ne me séparerais pour rien au monde. These manuscripts are gems of illumination. That car is a real little gem and I wouldn't give it up for the world. |
darlingnom masculin (un peu vieilli (terme affectueux) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Ce joli bébé, c'est mon bijou. This pretty baby is my darling. |
family heirloomnom masculin (bijou transmis par générations) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. This ring has been in my family for generations and now I would like you to have it. |
costume jewellery, fashion jewellerynom masculin (breloque) (UK, uncountable) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Pour l'anniversaire de ma petite nièce de 8 ans, je vais lui offrir un bijou fantaisie. |
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