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bague

ring (jewellery)

noun BAHG Less Common
Home & Lifestyle Clothing

Usage Note

Bague refers specifically to a finger ring, typically a jewelled or decorative one. Une bague de fiançailles is an engagement ring. It differs from anneau, which refers to a plain band or ring shape (like a ring on a curtain rod or a napkin ring). Baguer means 'to ring' (a bird, for tracking).

Examples

"Elle porte une bague en or à la main gauche."

Natural Translation

She wears a gold ring on her left hand.

Literal Translation

She wears a ring in gold to the hand left.

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