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    Métallique (en. Metallic)

    /me.tal.lik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Made of metal.
    The new building has a metallic facade.
    Le nouvel immeuble a une façade métallique.
    Having the appearance or characteristics of metal.
    This paint gives a metallic effect to the surface.
    Cette peinture donne un effet métallique à la surface.
    Related to a metal or having metallic properties.
    The metallic properties of this material make it a good conductor of electricity.
    Les propriétés métalliques de ce matériau en font un bon conducteur d'électricité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'metallum' which means metal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    metallic light
    A light that resembles that reflected by metal.
    lumière métallique
    metallic sound
    A sound that evokes metal, often high-pitched.
    son métallique
    metallic appearance
    Visual characteristic of a metal object.
    aspect métallique

    Related Words

    metal
    Solid, opaque substance that conducts heat and electricity.
    métal
    alloy
    Mixture of two or more metals.
    alliage
    metallurgy
    Science and techniques dealing with metals.
    métallurgie

    Slang Meanings

    Something very hard or resilient.
    This car is a true metallic beast.
    Cette voiture est un véritable char métallique.
    A fashion or artistic style inspired by metal.
    The heavy metal music scene has a very metallic aesthetic.
    La scène musicale heavy metal a une esthétique très métallique.