English–French

“sequin” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pajɛt/

Example

Sa robe est couverte de paillettes.

Her dress is covered in sequins.

Illustration for paillette (sequin)

How to say “sequin” in French

“Sequin” in French is paillette.

Small shining discs arranged on clothing or an accessory, creating a glittering surface as they shift.

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

Example sentences with paillette

Le sac est décoré de paillettes.

The bag is decorated with sequins.

Tips for using paillette

  • The double l in paillette has a y sound, and the final t is pronounced rather than silent.

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