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Both babioles and bibelots refer to small decorative objects, but there are subtle differences:
des babioles: small trinkets, knickknacks, often of little value and perhaps somewhat tacky or frivolous. Can also mean "nonsense" (informally).
des babioles en plastiqueArrête de dire des babioles !des bibelots: small, charming ornaments or curios; more elegant/collectible than babioles.
des bibelots anciensune vitrine pleine de bibelotsRelated Topics: French slang for objects, Shopping for antiques, French diminutives