bangle

• Nom désignant un bracelet rigide décoratif porté au poignet, ou un bijou voyant et bon marché porté sur les vêtements.

A noun referring to a rigid, decorative piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, or a cheap, showy ornament on clothing.

1. Decorative wrist jewelryA2formal

   A rigid, ornamental band worn around the wrist, often made of metal, glass, or plastic.

   bracelet rigide (bangle)

   • She wore a gold bangle on her left wrist.
   • The market sells colorful glass bangles.
   • Her bangle jingled as she moved her hand.

   Synonymesbraceletwristbandwristlet

2. Inexpensive or flashy ornamentB1informal

   A cheap, showy piece of jewelry or ornament, often used to decorate clothing.

   Bijou de pacotille

   • She bought a few bangles from the street vendor to match her dress.
   • The costume was covered in shiny plastic bangles.
   • He thought the bangles on her jacket looked tacky.

   Synonymesbaublegewgawgimcrackknickknacktchotchketrinket