necklace

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
2. Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
3. A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

Verb

To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

Concepts

collier

ambre

sautoir

chaîne

rivière

arrondi

torque

cuivre

Collier

supplice du pneu

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈnɛkləs/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From neck + lace.

Phrases

I'm just gazing at the marble of your necklace .

Je regarde juste le marbre de votre collier.