Porcelaines (en. Porcelains)

pɔʁ.sə.lɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Hard ceramic material, often white and translucent.

Chinese porcelains are highly sought after.

Les porcelaines de Chine sont très recherchées.

Set of objects made from porcelain.

She has a collection of antique porcelains.

Elle a une collection de porcelaines anciennes.

Porcelain products used for tableware.

Table porcelains add a touch of elegance to dinner.

Les porcelaines de table ajoutent une touche d'élégance au dîner.

The word 'porcelain' comes from the Italian 'porcellana', which means 'pig shell', referring to the smooth and shiny surface.

porcelain tableware

Collection of plates and dishes made of porcelain.

vaisselle en porcelaine

Limoges porcelain

Type of porcelain renowned for its quality and beauty.

porcelaine de Limoges

porcelain figurine

Decorative object carved from porcelain.

figurine en porcelaine

ceramic

Material made from clay, fired at high temperature.

céramique

earthenware

Glazed ceramic that is often colorful and decorative.

faïence

chinoiserie

Style of art or decoration inspired by China.

chinoiserie

Quality or finesse of something.

This performance was worthy of porcelain.

Cette performance était digne des porcelaines.

Said of someone delicate or fragile.

She is like a porcelain, one must take care of her.

Elle est comme une porcelaine, il faut en prendre soin.