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gems

/dʒɛmz/

Translations

gemnoun

gems

/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.

Additional translations

gemmeTerme plus technique ou général pour une pierre précieuse ou semi-précieuse.

Synonyms

precious stone

gemverb

gems

gemmed

Past Simple

gemmed

Past Participle

gemming

Gerund

/dʒem/

/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.

Synonyms

set (with jewels)

Definitions

gemnoun

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.