L'azur (en. Azure)

[la.zyʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Color of a pure blue, similar to that of the sky.
The azure of the sky was brilliant.
L'azur du ciel était éclatant.
An open space of the sky without clouds.
She was looking at the sea of a deep azure.
Elle regardait la mer d'un azur profond.

Etymology

The word 'azur' comes from the Arabic 'lazaward', which refers to a blue-tinted precious stone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

azure sky
Sky without clouds or of a brilliant blue color.
ciel d'azur
plunged into the azure
To find oneself in a peaceful environment or in harmony with the sky.
plongée dans l'azur
the azure of the oceans
Illustration of the beauty and depth of the sea.
l'azur des océans

Related Words

azure
Which is of a deep blue.
azuré
azurite
Blue mineral of copper carbonate.
azurite
azurean
Relating to the azure or the sky.
azurien

Slang Meanings

To describe something as exceptionally beautiful.
This beach is pure azure!
Cette plage, c'est de l'azur pur!
State of euphoria or well-being associated with a sunny day.
Today, I am in azure mode!
Aujourd'hui, je suis en mode azur!