noun🔗ShareGuirlande, clinquantA shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like."The Christmas tree was decorated with shimmering tinsel. "Le sapin de Noël était décoré de guirlandes scintillantes.materialappearanceartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGuirlande métallique, laméVery thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration, and traditionally draped at Christmas time over streamers, paper chains and the branches of Christmas trees."We draped the Christmas tree with colorful tinsel and twinkling lights. "Nous avons drapé le sapin de Noël avec des guirlandes métalliques colorées et des lumières scintillantes.materialculturefestivalappearanceholidaytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClinquant, oripeauAnything shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more pretty than valuable."The Christmas decorations were covered in tinsel, sparkling and showy but not very useful. "Les décorations de Noël étaient couvertes de clinquant, étincelantes et voyantes, mais peu utiles.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrner de guirlandes, décorer de manière voyanteTo adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy."She decided to tinsel the old bicycle for the school's holiday parade, hoping to make it stand out. "Elle a décidé d'orner l'ancien vélo de guirlandes pour le défilé des fêtes de l'école, espérant le faire ressortir.appearanceartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDoré, enjolivéTo give a false sparkle to (something)."The company tried to tinsel its image with flashy advertisements, hoping to attract more customers. "L'entreprise a essayé de dorer son image avec des publicités tape-à -l'œil, espérant attirer plus de clients.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGuindé, clinquantGlittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy."The tinsel decorations at the office holiday party looked cheap, but everyone appreciated the festive spirit. "Les décorations guindées de la fête de bureau avaient l'air bon marché, mais tout le monde a apprécié l'esprit festif.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
