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perle

pearl

noun PERL Rare

Also means

gem (figurative)

Usage Note

Perle can mean a literal pearl from an oyster or, figuratively, a gem of a person or thing — c'est une perle ('she's a gem') is a common compliment. Enfiler des perles (to string pearls) is an idiom for wasting time on useless tasks. The color blanc perle (pearl white) appears frequently in design and fashion.

Examples

"Le collier de perles lui va très bien."

Natural Translation

The pearl necklace suits her very well.

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