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    Dorée (en. Golden)

    /dɔ.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has taken on a golden hue, similar to gold.
    The crust of the bread is golden to perfection.
    La croûte du pain est dorée à la perfection.
    That evokes wealth or luxury.
    She wore a golden dress that attracted all eyes.
    Elle portait une robe dorée qui attirait tous les regards.
    That shines or illuminates in a pleasing way.
    The leaves of the trees, golden from the setting sun, were magnificent.
    Les feuilles des arbres, dorées par le soleil couchant, étaient magnifiques.

    Etymology

    Comes from 'doré', the past participle of the verb 'dorer', from Latin 'auratus' meaning 'golden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a golden voice
    A pleasant and rich voice, often used to describe a beautiful voice.
    une voix dorée
    golden dreams
    Aspirations or idealized dreams, often unattainable.
    des rêves dorés
    perfectly golden
    Refers to a perfect cooking, generally for meat or fried dishes.
    dorée à point

    Related Words

    to gild
    To apply a fine layer of gilding on food or an object.
    dorer
    gold
    Precious metal of yellow color, symbol of wealth.
    or
    polished
    That has received a polish or shine, often used to describe surfaces.
    lustré

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good taste or a beautiful appearance.
    This cake is too golden, it looks delicious!
    Ce gâteau est trop doré, il a l'air délicieux !
    To be lucky or to have success.
    Since he got that promotion, he feels golden.
    Depuis qu'il a eu cette promotion, il se sent doré.