Porcelaine (en. Porcelain)

/pɔʁ.se.lɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of fine ceramic known for its transparency and strength.

This cup is made of Chinese porcelain.

Cette tasse est faite de porcelaine de Chine.

Object made from this material.

She inherited a porcelain set from her grandmother.

Elle a hérité d'un service en porcelaine de sa grand-mère.

State or condition of something fragile or valuable.

Her heart was as fragile as porcelain.

Son cœur était aussi fragile que de la porcelaine.

The term 'porcelain' derives from the Italian word 'porcellana', which refers to a seashell, due to its resemblance to the surface of porcelain.

king's porcelain

Reference to a high-quality porcelain, often associated with royal dynasties.

porcelaine du roi

fragile as porcelain

Expression meaning that something is very fragile.

fragile comme de la porcelaine

ceramic

Material made from clay, hardened by heat.

céramique

earthenware

Glazed ceramic, often decorated.

faïence

porcelain maker

Artisan who creates porcelain objects.

porcelainier

Expresses great delicacy.

He is very porcelain, he cannot handle criticism.

Il est très porcelaine, il ne supporte pas la critique.

Refers to something upscale.

This restaurant is true porcelain; everything is sophisticated there.

Ce restaurant est de la vraie porcelaine, tout y est sophistiqué.