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"Ring" in French: bague

la bague

Say it: lah BAHGfeminine · la baguenoun/baɡ/

A finger ring in French is la bague, feminine. Une bague de fiançailles is an engagement ring. Alliance is the wedding band.

Compliment

Ta bague est magnifique.
Your ring is gorgeous.
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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

FrenchEnglish
la baguethe ring

Jewelry on a finger.

une baguea ring

Buying one.

bague de fiançaillesengagement ring

Proposal.

l'alliancewedding band

Marriage ring.

How to use bague in real life

  1. 1Compliment

    Ta bague est magnifique.

    Your ring is gorgeous.

    Ta bague.

  2. 2Jewelry shop

    Je cherche une bague simple.

    I'm looking for a simple ring.

    Une bague.

  3. 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).

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Noticing jewelry

  1. ChatPal

    C'est une nouvelle bague ?

    Is that a new ring?

  2. You

    Oui, une bague que j'ai trouvée au marché.

    Yes, a ring I found at the market.

  3. ChatPal

    Elle te va bien.

    It suits you.

  4. 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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