French word

bracelet

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁasəlɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbracelet

Example

Le bracelet est trop serré, enlève-le.

The bracelet is too tight, so take it off.

Illustration for bracelet (bracelet)

More examples

Elle porte toujours un bracelet en perles.

She always wears a pearl bracelet.

Core concept

A decorative loop or band fitted around the wrist as a personal accessory.

Common phrases

  • porter un bracelet

    wear a bracelet

  • enlever le bracelet

    take off the bracelet

  • un bracelet en or

    a gold bracelet

  • un bracelet en argent

    a silver bracelet

Similar words

montre: A wrist-worn device used to tell the time.
collier: A decorative ornament worn around the neck.
bague: A circular ornament worn on a finger.
bijou: A decorative item or piece of personal adornment.

Definition in French

Un bracelet est un bijou que l'on porte au poignet.

Word origin

Bracelet is a French formation derived from the Latin root bracchium, arm, through older French forms for an arm ornament.

Usage tips

  • For a watch strap or watch bracelet, French commonly uses bracelet de montre rather than bracelet alone.

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