perles
The English phrase "beads" is perles in French.
The word perles is used to refer to both small decorative beads and pearls. If you want to specify glass beads, you should use the phrase perles de verre.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is perle.
Did you know?
- While perles covers both beads and pearls, the French word for a 'bead' used in a rosary is specifically grain.
- In French, the word perle is frequently used in the idiomatic expression une perle, which refers to a person who is exceptionally kind or wonderful. It is much more common to use this to describe a delightful person than it is in English.
- The expression perler describes the way sweat or dew forms in tiny drops on a surface, literally meaning 'to bead'.
Examples in context
- Les pierres se reliaient le long des lignes comme des perles sur un collier.Stones were being connected along the lines like beads on a string.This sentence demonstrates how stones can be compared to perles.Tatoeba #10410932 by carlosalberto, translation #10410354 by carlosalberto
- Vous pouvez jouer au Go avec tout ce que vous avez, comme des jetons de poker, des perles, des boutons, des pièces de monnaie, etc. Vous n'avez pas besoin d'utiliser de pierres de Go.You can play Go using whatever you have, such as poker chips, beads, buttons, coins, etc. You do not need to use Go stones.This sentence shows how various items like perles can be used.Tatoeba #10359282 by carlosalberto, translation #10359279 by carlosalberto
- Les perles de ce collier sont vraiment magnifiques.The beads on this necklace are truly beautiful.
- Ces rocailles sont parfaites pour réaliser des bracelets tissés.These seed beads are perfect for making woven bracelets.
- Elle a acheté des perles pour faire un bracelet.She bought some beads to make a bracelet.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are crafting jewelry together.
- GabrielOù sont les perles bleues, Chloé ?Where are the blue beads, Chloé?
- ChloéElles sont dans la petite boîte ici.They are in the small box here.
- GabrielMerci, je vais utiliser ces perles.Thanks, I'm going to use these beads.
- ChloéC'est une très bonne idée, Gabriel.That is a very good idea, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
