doré /doʁˈe/ · adjective · CEFR A2. French translation of "golden".

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

Source term
golden
Translation
doré
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form doré
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Pattern
doré + noun / It is doré
Examples
C'est doré.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Couleurs et Esthétique.

Example Sentences

La lumière dorée rend la pièce très belle.

English: The golden light makes the room look very beautiful.

B1 · Colors and Aesthetics

Elle a de longs cheveux dorés comme sa grand-mère.

English: She has long golden hair like her grandmother.

A2 · Colours

Le gâteau avait une belle couleur dorée.

English: The cake had a beautiful golden colour.

A2 · Colours

Il portait une petite bague en or au doigt.

English: He wore a small golden ring on his finger.

A2 · Colours

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