French word

broche

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁɔʃ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbrooch

Example

Elle porte une broche sur son manteau.

She is wearing a brooch on her coat.

Illustration for broche (brooch)

More examples

Elle a trouvé une petite broche dans sa boîte à bijoux.

She found a small brooch in her jewelry box.

Core concept

A small decorative pin that adds a visible accent to clothing.

Common phrases

  • porter une broche

    wear a brooch

  • une broche sur le manteau

    a brooch on the coat

  • une broche fantaisie

    a decorative brooch

Similar words

épingle: A narrow metal pin inserted through fabric to secure it.
bijou: A decorative ornament worn for visual appeal.
bouton: A round clothing fastener.
accessoire: A small fashion item used to make an outfit look more polished.

Definition in French

Ornement fixé sur un vêtement au moyen d'une tige ou d'une épingle, principalement destiné à la décoration.

Word origin

French broche comes through Old French from Latin brocca, a pointed stick, and its meaning developed from a pin or skewer to a decorative fastening.

Usage tips

  • Broche is feminine, so standard forms include une broche, la broche, and cette broche.

Other meanings

  • skewernoun
  • pinnoun

Related words

  • embrocherskewerverb
  • brochetteskewernoun

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