French Conversation · Level 60
75 words
French word
marbre
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁbʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmarble
Example
La table est en marbre.
The table is made of marble.
More examples
On a posé du marbre autour de l'escalier.
We laid marble around the staircase.
Core concept
One solid stone surface with a glossy finish and natural colored lines running through it.
Common phrases
en marbre
marble
table en marbre
marble table
sol en marbre
marble floor
Similar words
pierre: Natural stone used broadly in construction and sculpture.
bois: Wood from tree trunks, used to make furniture and floors.
métal: Durable metals such as iron and copper, shaped into tools and furniture.
verre: A clear material that breaks easily and is used for dishes and windows.
Definition in French
Roche compacte au grain fin, présentant des veines colorées et un poli brillant, employée pour les plans, les sols et les sculptures.
Word origin
The French noun marbre developed from Old French marbre and Latin marmor, which traces back to Greek mármaros for shining stone.
Usage tips
- En marbre usually identifies a material, as in une table en marbre, while du marbre refers to an amount or supply of the stone.
Related words
- marbrémarbledadjective