How to Say "Necklace" in French

collier

/kɔ.lje/masculine

The French word for necklace is collier.

collier is a masculine noun used to describe a piece of jewelry worn around the neck.

Meaning: jewelry (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is derived from col, which means neck.

While collier refers to the entire necklace, the term un pendentif refers specifically to a pendant hanging from a necklace.

To form the plural, add an s to the end of the word to get colliers.

/kɔ.lje/

The word 'col' is the root for both 'collier' and the word for a mountain pass, as both involve a 'neck' or narrow point.
In French, a collier de chien can be used as a slang insult to describe someone who is subservient or completely controlled by another person.
The term collier can refer to a specific type of heavy iron shackle used in historical French prisons.

Ton collier est beau.
Your necklace is beautiful.
This sentence is useful for describing the appearance of a collier.
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Merci pour le collier.
Thank you for the necklace.
This sentence is useful for expressing gratitude for a collier.
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Ce collier est maudit !
That necklace is cursed.
This sentence is useful for describing a collier that is cursed.
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Je porte un ras du cou magnifique ce soir.
I am wearing a beautiful choker tonight.
Elle porte toujours de beaux bijoux, notamment des colliers.
She always wears beautiful jewelry, especially necklaces.
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Emma and Nathan are getting ready for a party.

Emma

Est-ce que ce collier va avec ma robe ?
Does this necklace go with my dress?
Nathan

Oui, ce collier est parfait pour ce soir.
Yes, that necklace is perfect for tonight.
Emma

Tu m'aides à fermer le collier, Nathan ?
Can you help me fasten the necklace, Nathan?
Nathan

Bien sûr, Emma, je t'aide.
Of course, Emma, I'll help you.

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