Pierreries (en. Jewels)

/pjɛʁ.ə.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A collection of precious or semi-precious stones.

She wore a necklace adorned with sparkling gemstones.

Elle portait un collier orné de pierreries éclatantes.

Often refers to jewelry that includes precious stones.

This brooch is made of rare gemstones.

Cette broche est faite de pierreries rares.

The word 'gemstones' comes from 'gem', which refers to a hard and solid material, often used in jewelry.

to make gemstones

Refers to someone who makes extravagant spending on jewelry.

faire des pierreries

to have gemstones

To own jewelry or precious stones.

avoir des pierreries

jewel

Precious object or decoration worn by a person.

bijou

gem

Cut and polished precious or semi-precious stone.

gemme

gold

Precious metal often used in jewelry with gemstones.

Colloquial term for jewelry of little value

This bracelet is just low-quality gemstones.

Ce bracelet, ce ne sont que des pierreries de bas étage.

Means something shiny but without true value

This party is just a bunch of trinkets, it’s not worth it.

Cette fête, c'est juste des pierreries, ça ne vaut pas le coup.