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diamant

diamond

noun dyah-MAHN Less Common

Usage Note

Diamant refers to the gemstone; the final -t is silent. In cards, les diamants is the suit of diamonds. Diamant brut means 'rough diamond', and the phrase diamant noir is used figuratively for truffles or other prized items.

Examples

"La bague est ornée d'un diamant."

Natural Translation

The ring is adorned with a diamond.

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