French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Ring" in French: bague
la bague
A finger ring in French is la bague, feminine. Une bague de fiançailles is an engagement ring. Alliance is the wedding band.
Compliment
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How to pronounce bague
Say it
lah BAHG
/baɡ/
Bague: BAHG. Soft g like in garage (French g before e/i softens; here it's a hard-ish final feel — think "bag" with French a).
"Ring" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la bague | the ring Jewelry on a finger. | Jewelry on a finger. |
| une bague | a ring Buying one. | Buying one. |
| bague de fiançailles | engagement ring Proposal. | Proposal. |
| l'alliance | wedding band Marriage ring. | Marriage ring. |
How to use bague in real life
- 1Compliment
Ta bague est magnifique.
Your ring is gorgeous.
Ta bague.
- 2Jewelry shop
Je cherche une bague simple.
I'm looking for a simple ring.
Une bague.
- 3Lost item
J'ai perdu ma bague dans le sable.
I lost my ring in the sand.
Ma bague.
Mistakes English speakers make with bague
Incorrect: Un bague.
Correct: Une bague.
Bague is feminine.
Incorrect: Ma ring est en or.
Correct: Ma bague est en or.
Use bague for a finger ring.
Good to know
Alliance is specifically the wedding ring; bague is broader (fashion rings, engagement rings). Anneau can mean ring too but feels more generic or technical (anneau de clé).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Noticing jewelry
ChatPal
C'est une nouvelle bague ?
Is that a new ring?
You
Oui, une bague que j'ai trouvée au marché.
Yes, a ring I found at the market.
ChatPal
Elle te va bien.
It suits you.
You
Merci !
Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ring" in French
How do you say ring in French?
La bague for jewelry.
Engagement vs wedding ring?
Bague de fiançailles vs alliance.
Is bague feminine?
Yes: une bague.
How do you pronounce bague?
BAHG.
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