Perle (en. Pearl)

/pɛʁl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A pearl is a small, shiny sphere produced by certain mollusks within their shells.

She wears a beautiful pearl necklace.

Elle porte une belle chaîne de perles.

Figuratively, a pearl can refer to something rare or exceptional.

This painting is a pearl of modern art.

Ce tableau est une perle de l'art moderne.

In the field of culture, a pearl is a precious excerpt from a literary or artistic work.

This novel is full of pearls of wisdom.

Ce roman regorge de perles de sagesse.

The word 'pearl' comes from the Latin 'perla', which has the same meaning.

rare pearl

Someone or something very precious and unique.

perle rare

rain pearls

Drops of rain that sparkle in the light.

perles de pluie

to make pearls

To make mistakes or blunders.

faire des perles

pearl maker

A person who manufactures or sells pearls.

perlier

pearl beadwork

Technique of making jewelry with pearls.

perlage

cultured pearls

Pearls produced by mollusks under human control.

perles de culture

A pearl

He discovered a pearl while searching for treasures on the beach.

Il a découvert une perle en cherchant des trésors sur la plage.

Pearl of wisdom

He shared a pearl of wisdom during the meeting.

Il a partagé une perle de sagesse pendant la réunion.