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    Marbre (en. Marble)

    /maʁbʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Hard and shiny stone, often used for sculpture and cladding.
    The large monument is made of white marble.
    Le grand monument est fait de marbre blanc.
    Sculpture or object made of marble.
    She has a beautiful marble statue in her garden.
    Elle a une belle statue en marbre dans son jardin.
    Material used for surfaces due to its beauty and durability.
    Marble is often used in modern kitchens.
    Le marbre est souvent utilisé dans les cuisines modernes.

    Etymology

    The word marble comes from the Latin 'marmor', which means luxurious stone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Carrara marble
    A type of marble famous for its quality and purity.
    marbre de Carrare
    To have a heart of stone
    To be insensitive or impassive.
    avoir un cœur de marbre
    Black marble
    A type of black marble, often used for luxurious decorations.
    marbre noir

    Related Words

    Marble working
    The art of working with marble.
    marbrerie
    Marbled
    Having veins or patterns similar to those of marble.
    marbré
    Stonemason
    Artisan who works with marble.
    marbrier

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who is impassive or cold.
    He is so stone, he never shows his emotions.
    Il est tellement marbre, il ne montre jamais ses émotions.
    Used to describe something hard or inflexible.
    That decision was set in stone, nothing made him change his mind.
    Cette décision était marbre, rien ne l'a fait changer d'avis.