D’or (en. Golden)

/dɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Made of gold or having a golden color.

She wears a gold chain around her neck.

Elle porte une chaîne d’or autour du cou.

Used to designate something precious or splendid.

It's a golden project that could change the world.

C'est un projet d’or qui pourrait changer le monde.

Symbolizes wealth, luxury.

He dreams of a golden life.

Il rêve d'une vie d’or.

The term 'of gold' comes from the Latin 'aurum', which means 'gold'.

golden heart

A person with a big heart, generous.

cœur d’or

golden mouth

A person who is very skilled at speaking, persuasive.

bouche d’or

of gold and silver

Expresses wealth or a contrast between two types of value.

d’or et d'argent

gold

Yellow precious metal.

gilded

Having the color or appearance of gold.

doré

auriferous

Which contains gold.

aurifère

Said of a person who does very well.

This guy is golden; everything he touches becomes a success.

Ce type est d’or, tout ce qu'il touche devient un succès.

Living in luxury.

After winning the lottery, his life became golden.

Après avoir gagné à la loterie, sa vie est devenue d’or.