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timepiece

/ˈtaɪm.piːs/

Translations

timepiecenoun

timepieces

/ˈtaɪm.piːs/

pièce d’horlogerieTerme général, surtout soutenu ou technique, pour un instrument servant à mesurer le temps.

He inherited a vintage timepiece from his grandfather, which he proudly displayed on the mantel.

Il a hérité d’une pièce d’horlogerie vintage de son grand-père, qu’il a fièrement exposée sur la cheminée.

Additional translations

montreSurtout quand il s’agit d’une montre portable; usage plus concret et fréquent que le terme générique.

Synonyms

timepieceadjective

/ˈtaɪmpiːs/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "timepiece repair shop").

horlogerDans le domaine de l’horlogerie.

They opened a specialized timepiece repair shop downtown.

Ils ont ouvert un atelier horloger spécialisé au centre-ville.

timepiecenoun

An instrument, such as a clock or watch, for measuring time.

He inherited a vintage timepiece from his grandfather, which he proudly displayed on the mantel.

timepieceadjective

Relating to or designed for timepieces.

They opened a specialized timepiece repair shop downtown.