Nacre (en. Mother of pearl)

[nakʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Inner calcareous substance of certain mollusk shells, often used in jewelry making.

The mother of pearl from oysters is highly valued in jewelry making.

La nacre des huîtres est très appréciée en joaillerie.

Luster and color of mother of pearl that serves as decoration.

Mother of pearl beads add a touch of elegance to this necklace.

Les perles de nacre ajoutent une touche d'élégance à ce collier.

From Latin 'nacra', referring to the shell of a mollusk.

mother of pearl

Refers to the beauty and tranquility of the seas.

nacre de la mer

luster of mother of pearl

Evokes a soft and radiant luminosity.

luster de nacre

pearl

Large drop or ball formed in a mollusk, often used in jewelry.

perle

oyster

Bivalve mollusk that produces pearls and mother of pearl.

huître

Expression used to designate something rare and precious.

This watch is a real piece of mother of pearl.

Cette montre est un véritable bijou de nacre.

Refers to a person with a delicate and elegant style.

She is truly mother of pearl in her way of dressing.

Elle est vraiment nacre dans sa façon de s'habiller.