jewel

• Nom désignant une pierre précieuse, une gemme ou un bijou, souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour évoquer quelque chose de très précieux ou de cher à quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a precious stone, gem, or a piece of jewelry, often used metaphorically to describe something highly valued or cherished.

1. A2formal

   A precious or semi-precious stone, typically cut and polished for use in jewelry.

   Pierre précieuse

   • The crown was adorned with rubies and other jewels.
   • She wore a necklace with a sparkling jewel.
   • The jeweler examined the jewel under a magnifying glass.

   Synonymesgemgemstoneprecious stonerocksparklerstone

2. Valuable objectA2formal

   An object of great value, often made of precious metals and stones.

   bijou précieux

   • The museum displayed ancient jewels from the royal collection.
   • He kept his family jewels in a secure safe.
   • The thieves stole several jewels from the vault.

   Synonymesgemgemstoneornamentprecious stonetreasure

3. Person of great worthB1informal

   A person who is highly valued or cherished.

   Personne de grande valeur

   • She is a real jewel of a friend.
   • He called his grandmother a jewel of wisdom.
   • The teacher described the student as a jewel in the class.

   Synonymesgempearlprizetreasure

• Verbe signifiant orner ou incruster de pierres précieuses.

A verb meaning to adorn or set with jewels or precious stones.

1. Adorn with jewelsC1formal

   To decorate or set with precious stones.

   Orner de joyaux

   • The crown was jeweled with diamonds and rubies.
   • She jeweled her necklace with sapphires.
   • The ancient sword was jeweled with emeralds.

   Synonymesbejewelgem

   Antonymesdefacedismantlestrip