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accessory
A fashionable additional item that complements clothing but is not necessary, such as a bag, a scarf, or jewelry.
Sie trug eine auffällige Kette als einziges Accessoire zu ihrem schlichten schwarzen Kleid.
She wore a striking necklace as the only accessory with her simple black dress.
'Accessoire' (accessory) is a loanword from French. This explains the spelling and pronunciation, which are unusual for German. It is used almost exclusively in the context of fashion and style.
Für den perfekten Look fehlen nur noch die passenden Accessoires.
For the perfect look, only the right accessories are still missing.
To describe the function of an object as a fashion accessory, the construction 'etwas als Accessoire tragen/nutzen' (to wear/use something as an accessory) is often used.
Er trägt seine Brille nicht zum Sehen, sondern nur als modisches Accessoire.
He doesn't wear his glasses to see, but only as a fashion accessory.
Common adjectives combined with 'Accessoire' (accessory) describe its style or suitability, for example: 'modische', 'elegante', 'passende', or 'auffällige' accessories.
Zu ihrem Outfit wählte sie einige schlichte, aber elegante Accessoires.
She chose a few simple but elegant accessories to go with her outfit.
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Zubehör and Accessoire refer to additional, often optional parts. Zubehör mainly supports the use or function of a main product. An Accessoire, by contrast, complements clothing and is mainly intended for a fashionable or decorative effect.
Zu ihrem Mantel kauft Sara einen bunten Schal als Accessoire.
Sara buys a colorful scarf as an accessory to go with her coat.
Für ihre Kamera kauft Sara praktisches Zubehör wie einen zusätzlichen Akku.
Sara buys practical accessories for her camera, such as an extra battery.
