boucles d'oreilles
The French phrase for earrings is boucles d'oreilles.
boucles d'oreilles is used to refer to pieces of jewelry worn on the lobes or edges of the ears.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'loops of ears'.
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural form is boucles d'oreilles, if you are referring to a single earring, you use une boucle d'oreille.
Did you know?
- In French, the word oreille can also refer to the 'handle' or 'lug' of a physical object, such as the handle of a heavy pot.
- In the 18th century, French court fashion saw the rise of girandoles, which were complex earrings designed to hold several sparkling drops to catch the candlelight.
- In French, the word boucle is used to describe a 'loop' in computer programming and mathematics, mirroring the physical loop of an earring.
Examples in context
- J'aime tes boucles d'oreilles.I like your earrings.This sentence is useful for expressing liking for someone's boucles d'oreilles.Tatoeba #5610686 by sacredceltic, translation #3995503 by Hybrid
- Tu portes des boucles d'oreilles chères.You are wearing expensive earrings.This sentence is useful for describing someone wearing expensive boucles d'oreilles.Tatoeba #4581031 by franlexcois, translation #1828573 by Amastan
- Vos boucles d'oreilles sont magnifiques.Your earrings are gorgeous.This sentence is useful for complimenting someone's boucles d'oreilles.Tatoeba #11577188 by Aiji, translation #2944317 by Hybrid
- Elle portait de magnifiques boucles d'oreilles serties de pierres précieuses.She was wearing stunning earrings adorned with precious stones.
- Les boucles d'oreilles que j'ai achetées sont des créations uniques.The earrings I bought are unique creations.
- J'adore tes boucles d'oreilles pendantes avec les perles roses.I love your dangler earrings with the pink pearls.
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Example conversation
Léa is getting ready for a party and Lucas is helping her.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as trouvé tes boucles d'oreilles ?Did you find your earrings?
- LéaNon, je ne vois pas mes boucles d'oreilles.No, I don't see my earrings.
- LucasRegarde sur la table de la chambre.Look on the bedroom table.
- LéaAh oui, les voilà !Oh yes, there they are!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
