brass

• Nom désignant un alliage jaune de cuivre et de zinc, ou un terme collectif pour les objets faits de ce matériau, tels que les instruments de musique ou les objets décoratifs.

A noun referring to a yellow alloy of copper and zinc, or a collective term for objects made from this material, such as musical instruments or decorative items.

indénombrable

1. Metal alloyB1formal

   A yellow alloy of copper and zinc, used for making decorative objects, musical instruments, and fittings.

   Laiton

   • The door handle was made of polished brass.
   • Brass is commonly used in plumbing fixtures.
   • The statue was cast in solid brass.

   Synonymeslatten

2. B1formal

   Musical instruments made of brass, such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas.

   Cuivres

   • The brass section played a powerful fanfare.
   • He plays the trumpet in the school brass band.
   • The orchestra's brass instruments were perfectly tuned.

3. Boldness or nerveB2informal

   Informal term for boldness, impudence, or self-confidence.

   Culot, toupet

   • She had the brass to ask for a raise after only a month.
   • He had the brass to argue with the manager.
   • It takes a lot of brass to interrupt a meeting like that.

   Synonymesaudacityboldnesscheekchutzpaheffronterygallimpudencenervepresumptiontemerity

   Antonymescowardicediffidencemodestyshynesstimidity