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• Petite perle, souvent sphérique et percée, utilisée dans les bijoux ou la décoration, ainsi qu'une petite goutte de liquide.

A small, often spherical object with a hole through it, typically used in jewelry or decoration, or a small droplet of liquid.

1. Small decorative ballA2formal

   A small, often spherical object with a hole through its center, used in jewelry or for decoration.

   Perle (de bijouterie)

   • She strung colorful beads onto a necklace.
   • The artisan used glass beads to create a bracelet.
   • He counted the beads on his rosary.

   Synonymesdropglobulepelletspherule

2. Small spherical shapeB1formal

   A small, round shape, often referring to a drop of liquid or a similar form.

   Perle (petite forme sphérique)

   • Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
   • The morning dew collected in beads on the leaves.
   • Tiny beads of water covered the cold glass.

   Synonymesdropdropletglobulepearlpelletspherule

3. Decorative moldingC1formal

   A narrow, rounded molding used as an edge or trim on furniture or woodwork.

   Baguette (moulure arrondie)

   • The cabinet was finished with a beaded molding.
   • He added a bead to the edge of the table for decoration.
   • The antique chair had a beaded trim along its back.

   Synonymesastragalbeading

4. Form into dropsB2formal

   To form into small, round drops, like water or sweat.

   Former en gouttelettes

   • The moisture beaded on the surface of the cold bottle.
   • Sweat beaded on his skin after the run.
   • The rain beaded on the windowpane.

   Synonymesblobdewdropdropdropletglobule

5. Decorate with beadsB1formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing small beads onto it.

   orner de perles

   • She beaded the dress with intricate patterns.
   • The costume was beautifully beaded by hand.
   • He beaded the purse with colorful designs.

   Synonymesadorndecorateembellishgarnishornamenttrim

6. String togetherB2formal

   To connect or arrange items in a sequence, like beads on a string.

   enfiler

   • She beaded the pearls onto a thread.
   • The children beaded the popcorn for the garland.
   • He beaded the shells together to make a necklace.

   Synonymesstringthread

• Verbe signifiant décorer ou couvrir de perles, ou former de petites gouttes ou bulles.

A verb meaning to decorate or cover with beads, or to form into small drops or bubbles.

1. Form into beadsB2formal

   To form into small, spherical drops, as of liquid like water or sweat.

   Perler

   • Sweat began to bead on his forehead after the long run.
   • Condensation beaded on the cold glass of water.
   • Raindrops beaded on the surface of the car's hood.

   Synonymesgatherpearl

2. Decorate with beadsB1formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing or attaching small decorative beads onto it.

   garnir de perles

   • She spent hours beading the intricate pattern onto the dress.
   • The artisan beaded the leather bracelet with colorful stones.
   • They beaded the ceremonial headdress with traditional designs.

   Synonymesadorndecorateembellishornamenttrim

3. String together like beadsB2informal

   To arrange or connect items in a sequence, similar to threading beads on a string.

   Enfiler comme des perles

   • He beaded the facts together to form a coherent story.
   • The memories were beaded in her mind like a necklace of moments.
   • They beaded the pearls onto a silk thread for the necklace.

   Synonymeschainconcatenatelinkstringthread