bronze

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fait de bronze ou qui a sa couleur, ou qui est de couleur brun-rougeâtre métallique semblable à celle du bronze.

Describes something that is made of or has the color of the metal bronze.

1. Made of bronzeB1formal

   Made from the metal alloy bronze, typically a mixture of copper and tin.

   en bronze

   • The museum displayed a bronze statue of a warrior.
   • She wore a beautiful bronze bracelet.
   • The bronze medal was awarded to the third-place winner.

2. A2formal

   Having a reddish-brown color similar to the metal bronze.

   Couleur bronze

   • She had a bronze tan after her vacation.
   • The autumn leaves turned a deep bronze color.
   • He painted the door a rich bronze shade.

   Synonymesauburnchestnutcopperyrusset

• Nom désignant un alliage métallique brun rougeâtre composé principalement de cuivre et d'étain, ou un objet fabriqué dans ce matériau, souvent utilisé en sculpture, en médaille et en objets décoratifs.

A noun referring to a brownish-red metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, or an object made from this material, often used in sculpture, medals, and decorative items.

1. Metal alloyB1formal

   A hard, yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin, used for making statues, medals, and tools.

   bronze (alliage)

   • The statue was cast in bronze.
   • Bronze is more durable than pure copper.
   • Ancient civilizations used bronze for weapons and tools.

2. B1formal

   A yellowish-brown color resembling the metal bronze.

   couleur bronze

   • She painted the walls a warm bronze.
   • The sunset had a beautiful bronze hue.
   • His skin turned a deep bronze after a summer at the beach.

   Synonymeschestnutcoppermahoganyochrerusttanumber

3. A2formal

   A medal made of or colored like bronze, typically awarded for third place in a competition.

   Médaille de bronze

   • She won a bronze medal in the Olympics.
   • The team was proud to bring home the bronze.
   • He received a bronze for his performance in the race.

• Verbe signifiant donner à une surface une couleur bronze ou devenir de couleur bronze, souvent par exposition ou traitement.

A verb meaning to give a surface a bronze color or to become bronze in color, often through exposure or treatment.

1. To give a bronze colorB2formal

   To make something become the color of bronze, often through tanning or coating.

   Donner une couleur de bronze

   • The sun bronzed her skin during the summer vacation.
   • The artist bronzed the sculpture to give it an antique look.
   • His face was bronzed from years of working outdoors.

   Synonymesbrowncolorstaintantint

2. To coat with bronzeB2formal

   To apply a thin layer of bronze to a surface for protection or decoration.

   bronzer (au sens de recouvrir de bronze)

   • The craftsman bronzed the metal parts to prevent rust.
   • They bronzed the baby's shoes as a keepsake.
   • The factory bronzes small statues for souvenirs.

   Synonymescoatmetalizeoverlayplate