Pur (en. Pure)

/pyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which is free from any stain, any impurity.

The water from this spring is of pure quality.

L'eau de cette source est d'une qualité pur.

That which contains no addition, no mixture.

This product is made from pure sugar.

Ce produit est fait à partir de sucre pur.

Refers to something authentic, genuine.

It is a pure masterpiece of literature.

C'est un pur chef-d'œuvre de la littérature.

Refers to a color that is unmixed.

She is wearing a dress of pure red.

Elle porte une robe d'un rouge pur.

Comes from the Latin 'purus' which means 'clean, sure, clear'.

pure and hard

Refers to someone who is rigid or strictly follows the rules.

pur et dur

pure happiness

An authentic and flawless happiness.

pur bonheur

purer than pure

Something extremely pure.

purer que pur

purity

State of being pure, qualities that determine it.

pureté

purify

Process of making something pure or clear.

purifier

purely

In a pure manner, without mixture.

purement

Extremely good or pleasant.

This movie was pure, truly a discovery!

Ce film était pur, vraiment une découverte!

A very healthy lifestyle.

I have committed to a pure diet since the beginning of the year.

Je m'engage à une alimentation pur depuis le début de l'année.