or /ˈɔʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "gold".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Couleurs et Esthétique

Source term
gold
Translation
or
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of or (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "l'".

Dictionary form or
Article l'
Gender/article class elided article
Regular/likely plural ors
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'or
Examples
C'est l'or.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Couleurs et Esthétique.

Example Sentences

Peux-tu voir la bague en or que je porte ?

English: Can you see the gold ring that I am wearing?

B1 · Colors and Aesthetics

Elle porte une petite bague en or.

English: She wears a small ring made of gold.

B1 · Colours

Il a acheté une chaîne en or pour sa mère.

English: He bought a gold chain for his mother.

B1 · Colours

L'or pur est très cher de nos jours.

English: Pure gold is very expensive these days.

B1 · Colours

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