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    Matières (en. Materials)

    [ma.tjɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Substance that makes up a body or object.
    Raw materials are essential for the manufacturing of various products.
    Les matières premières sont essentielles à la fabrication de divers produits.
    Fields of study or specialization, such as school subjects.
    She excels in scientific subjects such as biology and chemistry.
    Elle excelle dans les matières scientifiques comme la biologie et la chimie.
    Elements or products used in a creative process.
    He needs materials for his artistic project.
    Il a besoin de matières pour son projet artistique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'materia', meaning substance or material.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    raw materials
    unprocessed substances used to produce other goods.
    matières premières
    school subjects
    the various disciplines taught in school.
    matières escolares
    to change subjects
    to switch from one subject or discipline to another.
    changer de matières

    Related Words

    gray matter
    the brain or intelligence.
    matière grise
    synthetic material
    products made from chemical substances.
    matière synthétique

    Slang Meanings

    Materials or substances considered non-essential.
    This surplus of materials is unnecessary.
    Ce surplus de matières, c'est du superflu.
    Practical knowledge or skills in a specific field.
    He has what it takes to pass his exam.
    Il a les matières pour réussir son examen.