French word

joaillier

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒoaje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjeweler

Example

Je vais chez le joaillier pour faire réparer ma bague.

I'm going to the jeweler to have my ring repaired.

Illustration for joaillier (jeweler)

Core concept

A skilled specialist in a jewelry workshop or shop, shaping precious metal, setting stones, and restoring finished pieces.

Definition in French

Personne qui crée, vend ou répare des bijoux, en particulier des pièces en métaux précieux serties de pierres.

Word origin

Joaillier is formed from French joailler, meaning to work with jewels, with the occupational suffix -ier; joailler derives from joyau.

Usage tips

  • Joaillier is masculine, while the feminine form is joaillière.

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