argent

• Adjectif littéraire ou vieilli signifiant argenté, qui a la couleur ou l'éclat de l'argent.

An archaic or poetic adjective meaning silvery or resembling silver in color or luster.

1. Heraldic tinctureC2formal

   A metal tincture used in heraldry to represent a silvery or white appearance.

   Tincture héraldique argent

   • The shield was divided into argent and azure.
   • The coat of arms featured a lion rampant argent on a field of gules.
   • Argent is often used to symbolize purity or peace in heraldry.

   Synonymessilversilverywhite

2. Silvery or lustrous greyC2formal

   Having a lustrous grey color, resembling silver; covered or tinged with silver.

   Argenté (couleur)

   • The moon cast an argent glow over the lake.
   • Her hair had an argent sheen in the candlelight.
   • The old knight's armor was still argent despite the years.

   Synonymesargentinesilversilvernsilvery

• Nom désignant un métal précieux de couleur gris-blanc brillant, ou la couleur argentée elle-même, souvent associée à la monnaie ou aux objets brillants.

A noun referring to a silvery-white metal tincture used in heraldry, or something that is of a lustrous grey color tinged with silver.

1. Silver (metal)C2formal

   A precious metal, silver, often used in heraldry or poetic contexts.

   Argent (métal précieux)

   • The knight's shield was emblazoned with a lion argent.
   • In heraldry, argent represents the metal silver.
   • The poet described the moon as argent in the night sky.

   Synonymessilver

2. Silver colorC2formal

   A silvery-white color, often used in descriptions of light or objects.

   Couleur argent

   • The lake shimmered with an argent glow under the moonlight.
   • Her dress was made of argent silk.
   • The artist used argent tones to paint the winter landscape.

   Synonymessilversilvery-white