French Conversation · Level 33
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French word
diamant
Pronunciation
IPA/djamɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine noundiamond
Example
Il a acheté un diamant pour elle.
He bought her a diamond.
More examples
La bague sertie d'un diamant attire les regards.
The ring set with a diamond attracts attention.
Core concept
A clear, extremely hard stone flashing with light in jewelry and suggesting lasting commitment.
Common phrases
un diamant solitaire
a solitaire diamond
une bague sertie d'un diamant
a ring set with a diamond
Similar words
pierre précieuse: A highly valued gemstone used in decoration or presented as a gift.
bijou: A small ornament worn as a personal decoration.
bague: A ring-shaped ornament worn around a finger.
alliance: A simple wedding ring exchanged as a sign of marital commitment.
Definition in French
Pierre précieuse transparente, très dure, utilisée en bijouterie pour son éclat et souvent symbole d'engagement.
Word origin
French diamant comes through Old French from Latin adamas and adamantem, ultimately from Greek adamas, meaning unconquered or invincible.
Usage tips
- Diamant is masculine, so the standard forms are le diamant and un diamant.
Opposites
- imitationimitationnoun
Related words
- diamantédiamond-studdedadjective