Perles (en. Pearls)

/pɛʁl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Small spheres often used as ornaments or jewelry.

She received a pearl necklace for her birthday.

Elle a reçu un collier de perles pour son anniversaire.

Grains often formed within shells.

Oyster pearls are highly valued on the market.

Les perles d'huître sont très prisées sur le marché.

Round objects used in the art of embroidery.

She decorated her dress with colored pearls.

Elle a décoré sa robe avec des perles de couleurs.

From the Latin 'perla', meaning 'pearl'.

pearls of wisdom

Valuable advice or reflections.

perles de sagesse

raindrops

Drops of water that shine like pearls.

perles de pluie

to make pearls

To create or craft appealing objects or information.

faire des perles

to bead

The act of decorating with pearls.

perler

pearled

Referring to something covered in pearls.

perlée

Pearls of pop culture.

This song is a gem of current culture.

Cette chanson est une perle de la culture actuelle.

Something very valuable or rare.

This antique object is a true gem.

Cet objet ancien est une vraie perle.