French Conversation · Level 21
89 words
French word
bronze
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁɔ̃z/
Meaning
- masculine nounbronze
Example
Le bronze de cette statue est ancien.
The bronze in this statue is old.
More examples
La sculpture en bronze attire le regard.
The bronze sculpture catches the eye.
Core concept
A hard, warm-colored alloy with a metallic sheen, shaped into statues, bells, tools, and ornaments.
Common phrases
sculpture en bronze
bronze sculpture
couleur bronze
bronze color
Similar words
cuivre: A reddish, lustrous, relatively soft metal used in wires and coins.
laiton: A copper-zinc alloy with a golden sheen, used in instruments and ornaments.
métal: A broad class of hard elements and alloys that conduct heat and electricity well.
acier: A very strong, hard alloy made mainly from iron, used in buildings and tools.
Definition in French
Alliage métallique composé principalement de cuivre et d'étain, utilisé pour fabriquer des statues, des cloches, des outils et des objets décoratifs.
Word origin
French bronze was borrowed from Italian bronzo, a medieval term for this copper-and-tin alloy.
Usage tips
- Bronze is masculine in French, so the standard article is le: le bronze.
Related words
- bronzétannedadjective