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    Cuivre (en. Copper)

    /kɥivʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Chemical element with the symbol Cu, atomic number 29, used in electricity and plumbing.
    Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
    Le cuivre est un excellent conducteur d'électricité.
    Mixture of copper and various other metals in certain alloys.
    Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
    Le bronze est un alliage de cuivre et d'étain.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'cuprum', which means 'copper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the copper
    To receive a good amount of money.
    prendre le cuivre
    made of copper
    Made of copper, often referring to objects or utensils.
    en cuivre
    to shine like copper
    To be bright or shiny, often speaking of a progress or success.
    briller comme du cuivre

    Related Words

    coppery
    Having a copper color or appearance.
    cuivré
    copper plating
    The action of covering with a layer of copper.
    cuivrage

    Slang Meanings

    Money
    He earned a bit of copper working this weekend.
    Il a gagné un peu de cuivre en travaillant ce week-end.
    Problem
    It's still copper; this project isn't working.
    C'est encore du cuivre, ce projet ne fonctionne pas.