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    Faïence (en. Earthenware)

    /fa.jɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Art of making objects out of faïence.
    Delft faïence is renowned for its beautiful blue patterns.
    La faïence de Delft est réputée pour ses magnifiques motifs bleus.
    Object made of faïence.
    I bought a faïence to decorate my table.
    J'ai acheté une faïence pour décorer ma table.
    Technique of firing terracotta with a glaze.
    Faïence is often used for tableware.
    La faïence est souvent utilisée pour la vaisselle.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'fagina', which means 'terracotta' and from the Provençal 'faïença'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Delft faïence
    Type of Dutch faïence, known for its white and blue decorations.
    faïence de Delft
    faïence service
    Set of tableware made of faïence.
    service en faïence
    faïence pot
    Faïence container often used for plants.
    pot de faïence

    Related Words

    glaze
    Glassy substance used to coat faïence.
    émail
    porcelain
    Fine ceramics, similar but different from faïence.
    porcelaine
    terracotta
    Baked clay, which is the base of faïence.
    terre cuite

    Slang Meanings

    Decorative tableware
    This faïence is more for decoration than for use.
    Cette faïence est plus pour décorer que pour utiliser.
    Antique object
    Look at this faïence, it looks very vintage.
    Regarde cette faïence, elle a l'air très vintage.