Joyaux (en. Jewels)

/z͡ɪ.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Jewelry or precious ornaments.

She wore sparkling jewels to the party.

Elle portait des joyaux étincelants à la fête.

Things or people of great value or beauty.

This painting is a gem of the collection.

Ce tableau est un joyau de la collection.

Elements of great importance or value.

These gems of literature must not be forgotten.

Ces joyaux de la littérature ne doivent pas être oubliés.

From the Latin 'jocale', meaning 'toy' or 'object of pleasure'.

a true gem

a thing or a person that is particularly precious or remarkable.

un vrai joyau

crown jewels

the precious objects that belong to a monarchy.

joyaux de la couronne

a hidden gem

a precious or extraordinary thing that one discovers by chance.

un joyau caché

jewel

A precious object worn as an ornament.

bijou

treasure

A collection of precious objects or riches.

trésor

pearl

A precious stone formed inside an oyster.

perle

An object or a person that stands out for its beauty or value.

This car is a real gem, don't you think?

Cette voiture est un vrai joyau, tu ne trouves pas ?

A memento or a precious and nostalgic thing.

This book is a gem of my youth.

Ce livre est un joyau de ma jeunesse.