le marbre
marble
C'est une pierre dure et lisse, souvent blanche ou colorée, utilisée pour faire des statues ou décorer des bâtiments.
The French word "marbre" means marble, a type of metamorphic rock characterized by its smooth texture and often used in sculpture and architecture.
Meaning and usage:
- Material: Refers to the natural stone marble, prized for its beauty and durability. Common in buildings, statues, floors, and decorative objects.
- Art and design: Used when talking about sculptures, furniture, or ornamental works made from marble.
- Figurative expressions: In French, "avoir un cœur de marbre" means "to have a heart of marble," i.e., to be cold or unfeeling.
Synonyms and nuances:
- Pierre (stone): More general term for any kind of stone, not specifically marble.
- Calcaire (limestone): Related sedimentary rock; marble forms from limestone under heat and pressure.
- Onyx: Another type of decorative stone, often banded and translucent, different in appearance and texture from marble.
In summary, "marbre" specifically denotes the luxurious and often white or veined metamorphic rock used primarily for art and construction, distinct from more general words like "pierre."
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Examples
La table est en marbre.noun
The table is made of marble.
Ils ont sculpté une belle statue dans le marbre blanc.noun
They carved a beautiful statue out of white marble.
Le sol du musée était couvert de marbre.noun
The floor of the museum was covered with marble.
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