French word

cuivre

Pronunciation

IPA/kɥivʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncopper

Example

Cette casserole est en cuivre.

This saucepan is made of copper.

Illustration for cuivre (copper)

More examples

On a réparé le tuyau en cuivre hier.

We repaired the copper pipe yesterday.

Core concept

A reddish, workable metal shaped into cookware, pipes, and electrical wire.

Common phrases

  • casserole en cuivre

    copper saucepan

  • tuyau en cuivre

    copper pipe

  • ustensile en cuivre

    copper utensil

Similar words

fer: A hard, durable metal used in buildings, tools, and nails.
aluminium: A lightweight, silvery metal used for cans, cookware, and window frames.
laiton: A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc used for ornaments and fittings.
acier: A strong alloy made mainly of iron, used in construction and car parts.

Definition in French

Métal rougeâtre et malléable, élément chimique de symbole Cu, souvent employé pour les ustensiles, les tuyaux et les fils électriques.

Word origin

French cuivre comes through Old French from Latin cuprum, based on aes Cyprium, meaning metal from Cyprus.

Usage tips

  • Cuivre is masculine, so the material phrase is en cuivre, while the color adjective is usually cuivré.

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