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    Précieuses (en. Precious)

    /pʁe.sjøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Designates something that has significant material or symbolic value.
    Precious stones shine under the light.
    Les pierres précieuses brillent sous la lumière.
    Can also refer to the delicacy and fineness of feelings.
    She is always precious in her speeches.
    Elle est toujours précieuse dans ses discours.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pretiosus', meaning 'precious', 'of value'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    precious things
    Refers to valuable items or concepts.
    des choses précieuses
    to cherish something precious
    To cherish something valuable.
    tenir à quelque chose de précieux
    precious attitude
    An attitude that is overly refined or affected.
    attitude précieuse

    Related Words

    precious
    Which has value.
    précieux
    precision
    Characteristic of what is precise or exact.
    précision
    precise
    Which is exact, which leaves no room for uncertainty.
    précis

    Slang Meanings

    A person who takes themselves too seriously.
    He is so precious with his manners.
    Il est tellement précieux avec ses manières.
    Something excessively sought after or affected.
    This restaurant is a bit too precious for me.
    Ce restaurant est un peu trop précieux pour moi.