C1 noun Littéraire

bijudary

/biːˈʒuːdəri/

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

Exemples

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1

She inherited a small box of vintage bijudary from her grandmother.

She received a collection of old jewelry and small ornaments from her grandmother.

2

The grand exhibition showcased the finest bijudary of the Victorian era.

The large show displayed the most excellent jewelry collections from the Victorian period.

3

I found some cool bijudary at the local thrift store yesterday.

I discovered some interesting small jewelry pieces at the second-hand shop yesterday.

Famille de mots

Nom
bijudary
Adjectif
bijou
Apparenté
bijouterie
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'bijou' (a small jewel) kept in a 'dairy' (a place/collection)—a biju-dary is a 'library' of jewels.

Quiz rapide

The antique shop was famous for its rare ______, featuring rings and pins from the Edwardian era.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bijudary

Exemples

1

She inherited a small box of vintage bijudary from her grandmother.

everyday

She received a collection of old jewelry and small ornaments from her grandmother.

2

The grand exhibition showcased the finest bijudary of the Victorian era.

formal

The large show displayed the most excellent jewelry collections from the Victorian period.

3

I found some cool bijudary at the local thrift store yesterday.

informal

I discovered some interesting small jewelry pieces at the second-hand shop yesterday.

4

Sociological studies often analyze how bijudary served as a marker of class distinction.

academic

Academic research frequently looks at how jewelry collections indicated social status.

5

The company's quarterly report showed a significant increase in the export of luxury bijudary.

business

The firm's business report indicated a large rise in shipping high-end jewelry abroad.

Famille de mots

Nom
bijudary
Adjectif
bijou
Apparenté
bijouterie

Collocations courantes

exquisite bijudary extremely beautiful and delicate jewelry
collection of bijudary a group of various jewelry pieces
antique bijudary jewelry that is over 100 years old
handcrafted bijudary ornaments made by hand rather than machines
fine bijudary high-quality jewelry made of precious materials

Phrases Courantes

a wealth of bijudary

an abundant amount of jewelry and ornaments

adorned in bijudary

decorated or wearing many small pieces of jewelry

the art of bijudary

the skill involved in making or arranging fine jewelry

Souvent confondu avec

bijudary vs bijouterie

bijudary vs boundary

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Notes d'usage

The term is quite rare and often appears in literary or specialized historical contexts. It is more common to see the spelling 'bijouterie' or 'bijoutry' in modern English.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word because of its French roots and unusual suffix. It is also sometimes incorrectly used to describe large pieces of furniture rather than small personal ornaments.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'bijou' (a small jewel) kept in a 'dairy' (a place/collection)—a biju-dary is a 'library' of jewels.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the French 'bijou' (jewel), which comes from the Breton word 'bizou' meaning 'finger ring'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an uncountable or collective noun. Often preceded by adjectives describing age or quality (e.g., 'vintage', 'exquisite').
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Contexte culturel

In 18th and 19th-century Europe, the possession of varied bijudary was a primary method for the aristocracy to display taste and wealth.

Quiz rapide

The antique shop was famous for its rare ______, featuring rings and pins from the Edwardian era.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bijudary

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B2

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B2

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B2

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