titane

titanium

noun tee-TAN Rare

Usage Note

Titane is the chemical element (symbol Ti, atomic number 22) prized for its strength-to-weight ratio; en titane describes objects made of titanium. The adjective form is titanesque meaning 'titanic' or colossal in scale. It is widely used in aerospace, medicine, and jewellery.

Examples

"Le cadre du vélo est en titane."

Natural Translation

The bike frame is made of titanium.

Literal Translation

The frame of the bike is in titanium.

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