collier
le collier
necklace
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How do you say collier in French?
How do you pronounce collier in French?
collier is pronounced /lə kɔlje/ in French.
Example sentences
Le collier doré que j'ai acheté hier est très beau et précieux.
The golden necklace that I bought yesterday is very beautiful and precious.
Ce collier ancien appartient à mon grand-père; il est considéré comme un héritage important.
This antique necklace belongs to my grandfather; it is considered an important heirloom.
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Why is it masculine?
Collier (necklace) is masculine in French. It derives from Latin "collāre" (from "collum," meaning neck). In Old French, Latin words ending in "-āre" generally became masculine, following the pattern of Latin masculine nouns. The gender was maintained through French language evolution.
What is the French word for necklace?
The French word for necklace is le collier — masculine.
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