Bijou

Pronunciation: /biˈʒuː/

Definitions of bijou

noun a small, exquisitely made trinket or piece of jewelry

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful bijou necklace at the flea market.

A2 She loves to collect bijoux from different countries.

B1 The boutique sells a variety of bijoux for special occasions.

B2 The antique shop had a rare bijou brooch from the 1920s.

C1 Her bijou collection is worth a small fortune due to its rare pieces.

C2 The museum displayed a stunning bijou tiara worn by royalty in the 18th century.

Examples of bijou in a Sentence

formal The boutique displayed a stunning collection of bijou jewelry.

informal I found a cute bijou necklace at the flea market.

slang Check out this cool bijou ring I got at a thrift store.

figurative Her smile was like a bijou, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of bijou

• plural: bijous
• comparative: more bijou
• superlative: most bijou
• present tense: bijou
• future tense: will bijou
• perfect tense: has bijoued
• continuous tense: is bijouing
• singular: bijou
• positive degree: bijou
• infinitive: to bijou
• gerund: bijouing
• participle: bijoued

Origin and Evolution of bijou

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bijou' originated from French, derived from the Old French word 'bijou' meaning a small decorative object or piece of jewelry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bijou' has come to be used in English to refer to a small, elegant piece of jewelry or a delicate and intricately designed object, often associated with luxury and sophistication.