English–French

“jewel” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒwajo/

Example

C'est un vrai joyau.

It's a real jewel.

Illustration for joyau (jewel)

How to say “jewel” in French

“Jewel” in French is joyau.

One outstanding jewel or creation singled out for its rare beauty and value.

Full entry for joyau: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with joyau

On a découvert un joyau caché dans le quartier.

A hidden gem was discovered in the neighborhood.

Tips for using joyau

  • In figurative use, joyau gives strong, elevated praise to a work or place, while bijou is often a more everyday choice for a small gem or attractive object.

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