French word

anneau

Pronunciation

IPA/ano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounring

Example

J'ai perdu l'anneau de mes clés.

I lost my key ring.

Illustration for anneau (ring)

More examples

Elle a mis l'anneau à l'annulaire.

She put the ring on her ring finger.

Core concept

A compact ring-shaped band that connects parts when something passes through its open center.

Common phrases

  • anneau de mariage

    wedding ring

  • anneau de clés

    key ring

  • anneau en or

    gold ring

Similar words

bague: A small decorative ring worn on a finger.
porte-clés: A small ring or fitting used to keep keys together.

Definition in French

Objet en forme d'anneau fermé, généralement petit et souvent en métal ou en matière souple, servant à attacher, à joindre des éléments ou à décorer.

Word origin

The French noun anneau developed from Latin annulus through the Old French form anel, while retaining the original meaning of a small ring.

Usage tips

  • For a ring worn as jewelry, French usually uses bague, whereas anneau commonly names a functional ring or a simple circular band.

Other meanings

  • loopnoun

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