Rubis (en. Ruby)

/ʁy.bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A red gemstone, often used in jewelry.

She wears a necklace with a brilliant ruby.

Elle porte un collier avec un rubis éclatant.

In the field of gemology, the ruby is considered one of the four precious stones along with diamond, sapphire, and emerald.

The ruby is highly sought after for its beauty and rarity.

Le rubis est très recherché pour sa beauté et sa rareté.

A term used to denote exceptional value or quality.

This painting is worth its weight in rubies.

Ce tableau vaut son pesant de rubis.

The word 'ruby' comes from the Latin 'ruber', which means 'red'.

to be like a ruby in an oyster

To be very precious or rare in a context where one does not expect it.

être comme un rubis dans une huître

to have some rubies

To have money or valuable possessions.

avoir du rubis

sapphire

Precious stone that is blue in color, often used in jewelry.

saphir

corundum

Mineral in which rubies and sapphires are found.

corindon

jewel

Decorative object worn on the body, often embedded with precious stones.

bijou

A person who loves luxury and precious objects.

She is a true ruby, always in fashion.

Elle est un vrai rubis, toujours à la mode.

Something that is very expensive and precious.

This car is a ruby of technology.

Cette voiture, c'est un rubis de la technologie.