French word

parure

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁyʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjewelry set

Example

Elle a acheté une parure de bijoux pour le mariage.

She bought a jewelry set for the wedding.

Illustration for parure (jewelry set)

More examples

Il a offert une parure de mariage à sa femme.

He gave his wife a wedding jewelry set.

Core concept

Matching decorative pieces gathered together to finish a person's attire.

Common phrases

  • acheter une parure

    buy a jewelry set

  • offrir une parure

    give a jewelry set

  • une parure de mariage

    a wedding jewelry set

Similar words

bijou: An item of jewelry worn on the body, such as a ring or necklace.
ensemble: Several items combined to form one unified set.
collier: A necklace worn around the neck, usually made with a chain or decorative stones.
bracelet: A wrist ornament made from metal, leather, cord, or similar materials.

Definition in French

Lot coordonné de bijoux ou d'ornements constituant un seul ensemble destiné à compléter une tenue.

Word origin

The noun parure was formed in French from the verb parer and the suffix -ure, while parer ultimately comes from Latin parare, 'to arrange or prepare.'

Usage tips

  • French also uses parure for coordinated non-jewelry items, such as une parure de lit, so the following noun often clarifies the type.

Other meanings

  • adornmentnoun
  • jewelrynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • parureradornverb
  • paréadornedadjective

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