D'or (en. Golden)

dɔʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Made of gold or having the appearance of gold.
She is wearing a gold bracelet.
Elle porte un bracelet d'or.
Precious, of great value.
It's a golden piece of advice.
C'est un conseil d'or.
Related to wealth or prosperity.
They have a golden life.
Ils ont une vie d'or.

Etymology

From the word 'or' in Old French.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a heart of gold
A very generous and kind person.
un cœur d'or
gold and silver
Expresses great wealth.
d'or et d'argent
the golden hand
Means that a person is very skilled or talented.
la main d'or

Related Words

gold
Precious metal of yellow color.
or
gilded
Having received a gold coating.
doré
auriferous
Contains gold.
aurifer

Slang Meanings

To have a gilded life
He lives a life of ease, he has a gilded life.
Il se la coule douce, il a une vie dorée.
Golden promises
His promises were just golden words.
Ses promesses n'étaient que des mots en or.