silver

silver
silver [ˈsɪlvər]
1. noun
   a. argent m ; ( = silverware, cutlery) argenterie f
   b. ( = coins) monnaie f (en pièces d'argent or de nickel)
• £2 in silver 2 livres en pièces d'argent
   c. ( = medal) médaille f d'argent
2. adjective
   a. ( = made of silver) en argent
   b. (in colour) argenté ; [car] gris métallisé inv
3. compounds
► silver birch noun bouleau m argenté
► silver foil noun papier m d'aluminium
► silver jubilee noun (fête f du) vingt-cinquième anniversaire m (d'un événement)
► silver lining noun
• to have a silver lining avoir de bons côtés ► silver medal noun médaille f d'argent
► silver medallist noun médaillé(e) m(f) d'argent
► silver paper noun papier m d'aluminium
► silver-plated adjective argenté
► the silver screen noun le grand écran
► silver wedding noun noces fpl d'argent
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['sɪlvə(r)] 1.
noun
1) (metal, colour) argent m
2) (silverware) argenterie f; (cutlery) couverts mpl en argent; (coins) monnaie f
3) (medal) médaille f d'argent
2.
adjective [ring, coin] en argent; [hair, moon] argenté; [paint] gris métallisé inv

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