gem

UK
/dʒɛm/
US
/dʒɛm/

Übersetzungen

gemsubstantiv
gems
Pl.
UK
/dʒɛm/
US
/dʒɛm/
pierre précieuse
The necklace was adorned with a sparkling gem that caught everyone's attention.
Le collier était orné d'une pierre précieuse étincelante qui attirait l'attention de tous.
bijouAu figuré, pour une personne ou une chose remarquable.
Her latest novel is a real gem, full of intriguing characters and plot twists.
Son dernier roman est un vrai bijou, plein de personnages intrigants et de rebondissements.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
gemmeTerme plus technique ou général pour une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse.
gemverb
gemmed
Präteritum
gemmed
Partizip Perfekt
gemming
Gerundium
UK
/dʒem/
US
/dʒɛm/
Transitive verb meaning to adorn with gems or to embellish.
sertirSurtout en joaillerie.
The royal crown was gemmed with rubies and emeralds.
La couronne royale était sertie de rubis et d'émeraudes.
gemadjektiv
Attributive use before nouns, indicating relation to gemstones or exceptional quality.
excellentSens familier, au figuré.
The film received gem reviews from critics.
Le film a reçu d'excellentes critiques de la part des critiques.
de pierres précieusesEmploi attributif.
He made his fortune as a gem dealer in Bangkok.
Il a fait fortune comme marchand de pierres précieuses à Bangkok.

Definitionen

gemsubstantiv
A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
The necklace was adorned with a sparkling gem that caught everyone's attention.
A person or thing considered to be outstandingly good or special in some respect.
Her latest novel is a real gem, full of intriguing characters and plot twists.
gemverb
To adorn or decorate with gems; to embellish.
The royal crown was gemmed with rubies and emeralds.
gemadjektiv
Attributive. Relating to or associated with gemstones.
He made his fortune as a gem dealer in Bangkok.
Informal, attributive. Outstanding or excellent.
The film received gem reviews from critics.