French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Necklace" in French: collier
le collier
Necklace in French is le collier, masculine. Un collier de perles is a pearl necklace. Attacher / fermer un collier means to fasten it.
Getting ready
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How to pronounce collier
Say it
luh kol-YAY
/kɔ.lje/
Collier: kol-YAY. Double l like y in yes after i.
"Necklace" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le collier | the necklace Default. | Default. |
| un collier | a necklace Buying one. | Buying one. |
| collier de perles | pearl necklace Material. | Material. |
| collier pour chien | dog collar Same word, pet sense. | Same word, pet sense. |
How to use collier in real life
- 1Getting ready
Tu peux m'attacher mon collier ?
Can you fasten my necklace?
Mon collier.
- 2Gift
Je lui offre un collier simple.
I'm giving her a simple necklace.
Un collier.
- 3Lost item
Le collier est tombé derrière le lit.
The necklace fell behind the bed.
Le collier.
Mistakes English speakers make with collier
Incorrect: La collier.
Correct: Le collier.
Collier is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon necklace est cassé.
Correct: Mon collier est cassé.
Use collier, not English necklace.
Good to know
Collier also means an animal collar — context decides. Fine jewelry shops say bijoux; markets sell colliers fantaisie (fashion jewelry).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before going out
ChatPal
Tu mets ton collier doré ?
Are you wearing your gold necklace?
You
Oui, le collier va avec la robe.
Yes, the necklace goes with the dress.
ChatPal
Attends, je ferme le fermoir.
Wait — I'll close the clasp.
You
Merci !
Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Necklace" in French
How do you say necklace in French?
Le collier.
How do you say pearl necklace?
Collier de perles.
Is collier masculine?
Yes: le collier.
How do you pronounce collier?
kol-YAY.
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