L'acier (en. Steel)

/la.sje/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A material used in construction and industry due to its strength.

The steel beams support the building.

Les poutres en acier soutiennent le bâtiment.

Type of steel used for specific applications.

Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion.

L'acier inoxydable est résistant à la corrosion.

Steel used for tool making.

He made his knife from high-quality steel.

Il a fabriqué son couteau en acier de haute qualité.

From Latin 'aereus' meaning 'related to copper', but evolving to refer to the metal we now know as 'steel'.

steel work

A meticulous and solid work.

travail d'acier

construction steel

Steel mainly used in building structures.

acier de construction

tempering the steel

Process for enhancing the hardness of steel.

tremper l'acier

stainless steel

Steel that does not rust and is resistant to corrosion.

acier inoxydable

mild steel

Steel with low carbon content, easier to work with.

acier doux

hardened steel

Steel that has been treated to increase its hardness.

acier trempé

A very durable style of equipment.

This bike is made of steel, it's super robust.

Ce vélo est fait en acier, il est super robuste.

Someone very determined.

She has a steely mindset to overcome all challenges.

Elle a un mental d'acier pour surmonter tous les défis.