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    Parure (en. Adornment)

    /pa.ʁyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of jewelry or ornaments that are worn together.
    She bought a jewelry set for her wedding.
    Elle a acheté une parure de bijoux pour son mariage.
    A group of decorations that enhance a person or an object.
    The crown's adornment was made of precious stones.
    La parure de la couronne était faite de pierres précieuses.
    A collection of decorative elements of a garment or a piece of furniture.
    The embellishment of this dress is truly elegant.
    La parure de cette robe est vraiment élégante.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'parure', meaning 'ornament, embellishment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    headpiece
    Ornaments or accessories for the head.
    parure de tête
    jewelry set
    Set of matching jewelry.
    parure de bijoux
    to create a set
    To gather ornaments or accessories for a particular occasion.
    faire une parure

    Related Words

    jewel
    Precious item worn as an ornament.
    bijou
    ornament
    Decorative element added to an object.
    ornement
    accessory
    Complementary element of a garment or outfit.
    accessoire

    Slang Meanings

    Very flashy accessories or jewelry.
    This set is so bling-bling!
    Cette parure est tellement bling-bling!
    A collection of valuable items.
    He has a set that would make anyone dream.
    Il a une parure qui ferait rêver n'importe qui.