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jewels

/ˈdʒuːəlz/

/ˈdʒuəlz/

jewelnoun

jewels

/ˈdʒuːəl/

/ˈdʒuəl/

Translations

joyauAu sens figuré : chose, personne ou lieu particulièrement précieux ou remarquable.

The old library was considered the jewel of the town, admired by all who visited.

L'ancienne bibliothèque était considérée comme le joyau de la ville, admiré par tous ceux qui la visitaient.

pierre précieuse

The crown was adorned with a large jewel that sparkled in the sunlight.

La couronne était ornée d'une grande pierre précieuse qui brillait au soleil.

rubisHorlogerie.

The vintage watch has seventeen jewels in its movement.

La montre ancienne a dix-sept rubis dans son mouvement.

bijou

She wore a beautiful jewel around her neck that caught everyone's attention.

Elle portait un beau bijou autour du cou qui attirait l'attention de tout le monde.

Additional translations

joyauSoutenu; fréquent au sens figuré.

gemmeTerme plus technique ou soutenu.

Definitions

A precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a mineral, that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

The crown was adorned with a large jewel that sparkled in the sunlight.

An ornament or piece of jewelry containing a precious stone or stones.

She wore a beautiful jewel around her neck that caught everyone's attention.

A person or thing that is treasured or esteemed for its beauty or excellence.

The old library was considered the jewel of the town, admired by all who visited.

A bearing made of a hard gemstone, used in devices such as watches to reduce friction.

The vintage watch has seventeen jewels in its movement.

Synonyms

precious stone

jewelverb

jewels

jeweled

Past Simple

jeweled

Past Participle

jeweling

Gerund

/ˈdʒuː.əl/

Translations

équiperHorlogerie; s'emploie pour les mécanismes munis de rubis.

High-end chronographs are carefully jeweled to reduce friction.

Les chronographes haut de gamme sont soigneusement équipés de rubis pour réduire les frottements.

ornerEn parlant d'une décoration avec des bijoux ou des pierres précieuses.

The designer decided to jewel the dress with sparkling diamonds for the gala.

Le styliste a décidé d'orner la robe de diamants étincelants pour le gala.

Definitions

To adorn or decorate with jewels.

The designer decided to jewel the dress with sparkling diamonds for the gala.

To fit (a watch or instrument) with jewel bearings.

High-end chronographs are carefully jeweled to reduce friction.

Synonyms

jeweladjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving jewels or jewelry.

The police were investigating a jewel robbery downtown.