French word

acier

Pronunciation

IPA/asje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsteel

Example

La porte est en acier.

The door is made of steel.

Illustration for acier (steel)

More examples

Le couteau est en acier.

The knife is made of steel.

Core concept

Carbon-strengthened iron serving as a hard, reliable material for construction and manufactured parts.

Common phrases

  • couteau en acier

    steel knife

  • outil en acier

    steel tool

  • lame en acier

    steel blade

Similar words

inox: A rust-resistant type of steel, commonly marked simply as "inox" on products.
fer: A relatively soft form of iron that is easily attracted to magnets.
métal: A broad class of hard substances that often conduct heat and electricity well.
aluminium: A lightweight, rust-resistant silver-colored metal used in cans and window frames.

Definition in French

Alliage métallique principalement composé de fer et de carbone, solide et résistant, utilisé pour fabriquer des structures, des outils et des pièces industrielles.

Word origin

Acier traces back through Old French to Latin aciarium, a form associated with Latin acies, the word for a sharp edge.

Usage tips

  • Acier inoxydable is often shortened to inox in product descriptions and everyday French.

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