French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
accessoire
Pronunciation
IPA/akseswaʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounaccessory
Example
Elle porte un accessoire élégant.
She is wearing an elegant accessory.
More examples
Cet accessoire complète bien ta tenue.
This accessory complements your outfit well.
Core concept
A secondary piece attached to an outfit or device, making it more complete or more useful.
Common phrases
accessoire de mode
fashion accessory
accessoire de coiffure
hair accessory
Similar words
bijou: A decorative item worn on the body, often made of precious metal or adorned with gems.
montre: A watch worn on the wrist or another part of the body to tell the time.
bague: A ring-shaped ornament worn on a finger.
foulard: A lightweight cloth wrapped around the neck or head for style or warmth.
Definition in French
Terme désignant un petit ornement ou élément fixé à une tenue ou un équipement pour en compléter l'apparence ou l'usage.
Word origin
The noun accessoire developed from Medieval Latin accessorius through French for something connected with or added to a principal item.
Usage tips
- The same French form can be an adjective meaning secondary or incidental, as in un rôle accessoire, so context identifies its part of speech.
Other meanings
- secondaryadjective
Opposites
- nécessiténecessitynoun
Related words
- accessoiriseraccessorizeverb
- accessoirementincidentallyadverb