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or

gold

noun OR Less Common

Usage Note

Or means the precious metal gold. As an adjective (invariable) it describes a gold colour: une robe or. Not to be confused with the conjunction or (now, yet — used in arguments). En or means 'made of gold' but colloquially describes something excellent: une occasion en or is a golden opportunity.

Examples

"Sa bague est en or massif."

Natural Translation

Her ring is made of solid gold.

Literal Translation

Her ring is in gold solid

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