Anneau (en. Ring)

/an.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Geometric shape of a circle, which can be used as jewelry.

She wears a beautiful gold ring.

Elle porte un bel anneau en or.

Ring used to bind or hold something.

He has a key ring for all his keys.

Il a un anneau de clé pour toutes ses clés.

Ring placed around an object, such as a gymnastic ring.

Gymnasts use rings for their exercises.

Les gymnastes utilisent des anneaux pour leurs exercices.

From the Latin 'anellus', a diminutive of 'anus', meaning 'ring'.

to wear a ring

To have a ring on oneself, often as an accessory or symbol.

porter un anneau

engagement ring

Ring symbolizing a marriage promise.

anneau de fiançailles

wedding ring

Ring exchanged during the wedding ceremony.

anneau de mariage

to make a ring

To create a circular shape with a material.

faire un anneau

ring (bague)

Ring usually set with precious stones, worn on the finger.

bague

circle

Flat figure composed of points equidistant from a central point.

cercle

small ring (annelet)

Small ring.

annelet

Slang for a commitment in a relationship.

He gave her a 'ring' to signify his love.

Il lui a donné un 'anneau' pour signifier son amour.

Reference to a symbol of loyalty or friendship.

They exchanged 'rings' for their friendship.

Ils se sont échangés des 'anneaux' pour leur amitié.