French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
métallique
Pronunciation
IPA/metalik/
Meaning
- adjectivemetal
Example
Il porte un collier métallique.
He is wearing a metal necklace.
More examples
Il a perdu sa clé métallique.
He lost his metal key.
Core concept
A surface or object that shines with the cool look and feel of metal.
Common phrases
clé métallique
metal key
ustensile métallique
metal utensil
Similar words
argenté: Having a silver color or a silvery sheen.
doré: Having a gold color or a golden sheen.
brillant: Reflecting light strongly and appearing shiny.
mat: Having a dull finish that reflects very little light.
Definition in French
Qui a l'apparence ou les propriétés physiques du métal.
Word origin
The adjective métallique combines métal with -ique, while métal descends through Latin metallum from Greek métallon.
Usage tips
- In descriptions of clothing, paint, or cars, métallique often refers to a metallic-looking finish that need not be made of metal.