English–French

“trinket” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bibəlo/

Example

Sur l'étagère, il y a un bibelot en verre.

On the shelf, there is a glass trinket.

Illustration for bibelot (trinket)

How to say “trinket” in French

“Trinket” in French is bibelot.

A small decorative object kept on a shelf for its appearance or sentimental value.

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

Example sentences with bibelot

Elle aime acheter un bibelot quand elle voyage.

She likes to buy a knickknack when she travels.

Tips for using bibelot

  • Bibelot is masculine, and the final t is silent, so un bibelot is pronounced roughly like "bee-blow."

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