Also means
silver-plated
Usage Note
Argenté describes something that has the colour or sheen of silver, or that has been silver-plated. It is also used informally to mean 'wealthy' (bien argenté — well-heeled), though riche is more neutral. The feminine form is argentée. The related verb argenter means to silver-plate something.
Examples
"Elle portait des boucles d'oreilles argentées."
Natural Translation
She wore silver-coloured earrings.
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