No. 4,503 in French

joyau

"Joyau" means "jewel" or "gem."

In a sentence

Paris est le joyau de la France.
Paris is the jewel of France.
In this sentence, 'joyau' is used metaphorically to describe Paris as something precious or outstanding for its qualities.
Ce bracelet en or est un véritable joyau.
This golden bracelet is a true jewel.
Here, 'joyau' refers to an actual precious piece, emphasizing the value or beauty of the bracelet.
Le joyau d'une couronne symbolise le pouvoir.
The jewel of a crown symbolizes power.
In this expression, 'joyau' denotes an ornamental gemstone on a crown, representing prestige and authority.

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