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    Mercure (en. Mercury)

    /mɛʁkyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Heavy metal, liquid at room temperature, used in thermometers and dental amalgams.
    Mercury is known for its toxicity.
    Le mercure est connu pour sa toxicité.
    The planet in the solar system closest to the Sun.
    Mercury orbits the Sun in just 88 days.
    Mercure orbite autour du Soleil en seulement 88 jours.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mercurius', the name of the Roman god of commerce and travelers, as well as the metal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take mercury
    to be angry
    prendre le mercure
    to have mercury
    to be lucky
    avoir du mercure

    Related Words

    thermometer
    Measuring instrument for temperature that sometimes uses mercury.
    thermomètre
    amalgam
    Mixture of mercury and other metals, used in dentistry.
    amalgame
    toxic
    Qualifies a substance, like mercury, that is harmful or deadly.
    toxique

    Slang Meanings

    To wander aimlessly
    He spent the day wandering aimlessly in the streets.
    Il a passé la journée à prendre le mercure dans les rues.
    To be in a state of confusion
    After the party, he was completely confused.
    Après la fête, il était complètement mercuriel.