Marbres (en. Marbles)

[maʁbʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Crystallized limestone rock primarily used for sculpture.

The sculptor chose marble to create his statue.

Le sculpteur a choisi du marbre pour créer sa statue.

Word referring to decorative coverings made of marble.

The floors of this palace are made of polished marble.

Les sols de ce palais sont en marbre poli.

Variety of marble used in jewelry or ornamentation.

This jewel is inlaid with precious marble.

Ce bijou est incrusté de marbre précieux.

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

Carrara marbles

High-quality marble, often used in art and architecture.

marbres de Carrare

marble tomb

Tomb made of marble, a symbol of luxury and prestige.

tombeau en marbre

sculpture

Art of shaping stone or marble.

sculpture

architecture

Discipline of designing and constructing buildings.

architecture

ornament

Decorative element with aesthetic character.

ornement

Refinement, a colloquial way of speaking about a beautiful marble finish.

This finish on the table is pure refinement!

Cette finition sur la table est du pur refirement!

Marbled, term used to describe a style or a very varied color.

The cake is marbled, a true feast for the eyes!

Le gâteau est marbré, un vrai régal pour les yeux!