English–French

“pearl” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁl/

Example

Ce collier a une perle.

This necklace has a pearl.

Illustration for perle (pearl)

How to say “pearl” in French

“Pearl” in French is perle.

A lustrous organic gem made when a mollusk builds smooth layers of nacre around a core.

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

Example sentences with perle

J'ai trouvé une perle sur la plage.

I found a pearl on the beach.

Tips for using perle

  • In C'est une perle, perle can praise an unusually admirable person rather than name a gem.

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