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    Cristal (en. Crystal)

    /kʁi.stal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A solid and transparent substance made up of molecules organized in a regular pattern.
    The crystal is often cut to create beautiful decorations.
    Le cristal est souvent taillé pour créer de magnifiques décorations.
    High-quality glass used for making decorative objects.
    She bought a crystal vase for her collection.
    Elle a acheté un vase en cristal pour sa collection.
    A material used in optics for its light reflection and transmission properties.
    Crystal lenses provide clear and precise vision.
    Les lentilles en cristal permettent une vision claire et précise.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'krustallos' meaning 'ice' or 'frozen stone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clear crystal
    unambiguous or very clear.
    cristal clair
    rock crystal
    a variety of transparent quartz.
    cristal de roche
    snow crystals
    snowflakes formed from frozen water crystals.
    cristaux de neige
    sound crystal
    which produces a clear and pure sound.
    cristal sonore

    Related Words

    crystalline
    Which is transparent like crystal.
    cristallin
    crystallize
    To form crystals or become clearer and purer.
    cristalliser

    Slang Meanings

    An expensive glass, often associated with elegance.
    He served champagne in crystal flutes.
    Il a servi du champagne dans des flûtes en cristal.
    A state of purity or simplicity of mind.
    With his crystal vision, he was able to solve the problem.
    Avec sa vision cristal, il a su résoudre le problème.