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bijoutier

jeweller

noun bee-zhoo-TYAY Rare

Usage Note

Bijoutier is the person who makes or sells jewellery; the shop is une bijouterie. The related word joaillier refers more specifically to a dealer in precious stones and fine jewels, while bijoutier covers the broader trade. The feminine form is bijoutière.

Examples

"Le bijoutier a réparé ma bague en or."

Natural Translation

The jeweller repaired my gold ring.

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