💎 Japanese Jewelry Vocabulary Les bijoux
10 essential French words for the Jewelry scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- pendentif /pɑ̃dɑ̃tif/ B1pendantElle porte un pendentif en argent que sa grand-mère lui a offert.She wears a silver pendant that her grandmother gave her.
- broche /bʁɔʃ/ B2broochMa tante a épinglé une broche dorée sur le col de son manteau.My aunt pinned a golden brooch onto the collar of her coat.
- perle /pɛʁl/ A2pearlChaque perle de ce collier a été choisie à la main.Every pearl in this necklace was chosen by hand.
- diamant /djamɑ̃/ A2diamondIl a fait sertir un diamant sur la bague de fiançailles.He had a diamond set into the engagement ring.
- saphir /safiʁ/ B2sapphireElle a choisi un saphir bleu plutôt qu'une pierre plus classique.She chose a blue sapphire rather than a more classic stone.
- rubis /ʁybi/ B1rubyLe collier est orné d'un rubis d'un rouge très intense.The necklace is set with a ruby of a very intense red.
- cristal /kʁistal/ B1crystalCes boucles d'oreilles sont taillées dans du cristal transparent.These earrings are cut from clear crystal.
- joyau /ʒwajo/ B2jewelCette couronne est le plus beau joyau de la collection royale.This crown is the finest jewel in the royal collection.
- médaillon /medajɔ̃/ B2locket, medallionElle garde une photo de son fils dans un médaillon ancien.She keeps a photo of her son in an old locket.
- chaînette /ʃɛnɛt/ C1small chainLe pendentif est suspendu à une fine chaînette en or.The pendant hangs from a thin gold chain.
FAQ
How many French jewelry words are in this list?
10 words, including A2: 2, B1: 3, B2: 4, C1: 1. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
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