English–French

“golden” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/doʁe/

Example

Elle porte un collier doré.

She is wearing a golden necklace.

Illustration for doré (golden)

How to say “golden” in French

“Golden” in French is doré.

A yellow-gold surface with a metallic sheen, either naturally colored or covered with a thin layer of gold.

Full entry for doré: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with doré

Il a acheté une montre dorée en solde.

He bought a gold-colored watch on sale.

Tips for using doré

  • As an adjective, doré agrees with the noun: dorée is feminine, while dorés and dorées are plural forms.

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