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    D'ivoire (en. Ivory)

    /divwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is white in color, comparable to that of ivory.
    The horse had a shining ivory coat.
    Le cheval avait une robe d'ivoire éclatante.
    Said of sculptures or objects made from ivory.
    This figurine is a remarkable piece of ivory work.
    Cette figurine est une œuvre d'ivoire remarquable.
    Imbued with softness, elegance.
    Her voice had an ivory tone that calmed the assembly.
    Sa voix avait une tonalité d'ivoire qui apaisait l'assemblée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ivoire', itself derived from Latin 'ebur', which means 'ivory'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ivory tower
    An isolated place, often symbolic of academic pursuit or daydreaming.
    tour d'ivoire
    ivory clarity
    Refers to a clarity or purity akin to that of ivory.
    clarté d'ivoire
    ivory skin
    Expresses a very pale skin, of brilliant whiteness.
    peau d'ivoire

    Related Words

    ivory
    A hard, white substance obtained from the teeth or tusks of elephants and other animals.
    ivoire
    sculpture
    The art of shaping material to create forms.
    sculpture
    elegance
    The quality of being beautiful and distinguished.
    élégance

    Slang Meanings

    A way to talk about an excessive style or luxury.
    She always has that ivory style that borders on exaggeration.
    Elle a toujours ce style d'ivoire qui frôle l'exagération.
    Said of a person who is distant or disconnected from reality.
    He lives in his ivory tower and does not understand the world's problems.
    Il vit dans son tour d'ivoire et ne comprend pas les problèmes du monde.