Dorures (en. Gilding)

/dɔʁyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A gold finish applied to an object, often used in art or architecture.

The gildings on the painting frame add a touch of elegance.

Les dorures sur le cadre de peinture ajoutent une touche d'élégance.

Ornamentation that uses gold as the main material.

The gildings on the cathedral ceiling are of remarkable beauty.

Les dorures du plafond de la cathédrale sont d'une beauté remarquable.

A decoration technique consisting of applying a thin layer of gold.

The art of gilding requires great precision and meticulousness.

L'art de la dorure nécessite une grande précision et minutie.

The word 'gildings' derives from the verb 'to gild,' which means to apply gold.

luxury and gildings

An excessive use of gildings can evoke luxury and opulence.

luxe et dorures

with gilding

Refers to a style of clothing or decoration that exaggerates the use of gold.

à la dorure

without gilding

A simple and uncluttered style, without golden decoration.

sans dorures

to gild

To apply gold or a coloring substance to give a gilded appearance.

dorer

gold

A precious yellow metal, often used in jewelry and decoration.

ornament

A decorative element that enhances an object or space.

ornement

An excess of decoration or artificiality.

This place is too 'gilded' for my taste.

Cet endroit est trop 'dorures' pour mon goût.

Doing things ostentatiously.

She always arrives with 'gilded' accessories to get noticed.

Elle arrive toujours avec des accessoires 'dorures' pour se faire remarquer.