Métal (en. Metal)

/metal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An inorganic material, often shiny and ductile, used in construction and industry.

Steel is a metal commonly used in the construction of skyscrapers.

L'acier est un métal couramment utilisé dans la construction des gratte-ciels.

A chemical element in the periodic table that has metallic properties.

Copper is an excellent metal for electrical conductivity.

Le cuivre est un métal excellent pour la conductivité électrique.

A group of elements that share similar properties.

Heavy metals like lead and mercury are toxic.

Les métaux lourds comme le plomb et le mercure sont toxiques.

Derived from the Latin 'metallum', meaning metal, ore.

precious metal

Refers to high-value metals like gold and silver.

métal précieux

heavy metal

Designates metals with high density that can be harmful.

métal lourd

light metal

Refers to metals like aluminum, used for their lightness.

métal léger

alloy

Mixture of two or more metals.

alliage

iron

Base metal used in many constructions.

fer

aluminum

Light and strong metal widely used in industry.

aluminium

Used to refer to aggressive and energetic music or culture.

This metal band makes music that rips!

Ce groupe de métal fait du bruit qui déchire !

A term to describe a person who loves the metal music genre.

She is really a metalhead, always listening to metal music.

Elle est vraiment une métalleuse, toujours en train d'écouter de la musique métal.