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    L’or (en. Gold)

    /l‿ɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Precious, ductile, and malleable metal, used for making jewelry and as a symbol of wealth.
    Gold jewelry is highly sought after worldwide.
    Les bijoux en or sont très prisés dans le monde entier.
    A monetary unit that represents the value of gold.
    The price of gold has significantly increased this year.
    Le prix de l’or a considérablement augmenté cette année.
    A symbolic element of wealth or success.
    She won the gold medal at the Olympic Games.
    Elle a gagné la médaille d'or aux Jeux Olympiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aurum', meaning gold.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have gold in one's hands
    To have a valuable talent or skill.
    avoir de l'or dans les mains
    gold and lead
    Expresses the contrast between what is precious and what is not.
    l'or et le plomb
    to make gold
    To earn a lot of money.
    faire de l'or

    Related Words

    auriferous
    Which contains gold.
    aurifère
    golden
    Related to gold.
    oréal
    prayer
    Emphatic speech, often related to gold.
    oraison

    Slang Meanings

    Cash
    He made some dough, now he has gold.
    Il a gagné du blé, maintenant il a du gold.
    Money
    She needs gold to buy herself a new car.
    Elle a besoin d'or pour s'acheter une nouvelle voiture.