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le bijou
jewel
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How do you say bijou in French?
How do you pronounce bijou in French?
bijou is pronounced /lə biʒu/ in French.
Example sentences
Le bijou ancien que j'ai acheté est très précieux et il brille magnifiquement.
The ancient jewelry piece that I bought is very precious and it shines beautifully.
Ce bijou bleu appartient à ma grand-mère; il est extrêmement rare et très cher.
This blue piece of jewelry belongs to my grandmother; it is extremely rare and very expensive.
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Why is it masculine?
Bijou is masculine. While the word does derive from Old French "bijou," the etymological explanation involving Breton "bizou" (finger) is uncertain and lacks reliable historical documentation. The true origin of "bijou" remains obscure in French etymology. The masculine gender is simply an established fact of French grammar for this word, but cannot be reliably explained through a predictable rule or clear etymological pathway.
What is the French word for jewel?
The French word for jewel is le bijou — masculine.
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