étalon
/e.ta.lɔ̃/
The French word for stud is étalon.
In French, étalon refers to a breeding stallion or a virile man.
Meaning: small round earring (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'stud' can refer to a small round earring, the French word étalon is used to describe a breeding stallion or a virile man.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.ta.lɔ̃/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use étalon to mean a small round earring. It is only used for a male horse or a virile man.
Did you know?
- To describe a stud earring, French speakers use the word puce, which means 'flea'.
- The French word étalon is also used in science and industry to mean a 'standard' or a reference gauge used for precise measurement.
- The word étalon shares its origins with the English word 'stall', as both stem from a Germanic term for a place where animals are kept.
Examples in context
- C'est un vrai étalon.He's a real stud.This sentence shows how to use étalon to describe a man.Tatoeba #971414 by NomadSoul, translation #961761 by U2FS
- L'écurie possède un magnifique étalon de race pure.The stable owns a magnificent purebred stud.
- Emma a rencontré un beau gosse lors de la soirée.Emma met a stud at the party.
Example conversation
Chloé is showing her new jewelry to Lucas.
- ChloéRegarde mon nouvel étalon en diamant !Look at my new diamond stud!
- LucasIl est très élégant et discret.It is very elegant and discreet.
- ChloéMerci, je l'adore pour tous les jours.Thank you, I love it for everyday wear.
- LucasC'est un excellent choix, Chloé.It is an excellent choice, Chloé.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry étalon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries étalon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
