D'azur (en. Azure)

/dazyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something as blue.
The sky is azure today.
Le ciel est d'azur aujourd'hui.
Used to describe a blue field in heraldry.
The coat of arms is adorned with an azure field.
Le blason est orné d'un champ d'azur.

Etymology

From Latin 'caeruleus' meaning blue.

Common Phrases and Expressions

azure sky
An absolutely blue sky without clouds.
ciel d'azur
azure sea
Refers to a sea of bright blue.
mer d'azur
azure night
A poetic term to describe a clear night.
nuit d'azur

Related Words

azurite
A blue mineral that represents the azure color.
azurite
cobalt
A metal that can produce a bright blue color.
cobalt
sapphire
A precious stone often blue, associated with the azure color.
saphir

Slang Meanings

An expression of joy or tranquility.
I'm feeling azure today, everything is fine.
Je suis d'azur aujourd'hui, tout va bien.
Sometimes used to refer to a person with a calm personality.
He is always azure, he never gets angry.
Il est toujours d'azur, il ne se met jamais en colère.