bronzed

• Décrit une peau qui est devenue brune ou dorée par exposition au soleil, ou la couleur de cette peau; aussi utilisé pour des objets ayant une teinte bronze.

Describes skin that has been made brown by exposure to the sun.

1. Tanned skinB1formal

   Having skin that has been made brown or golden by exposure to the sun.

   Bronzé (par le soleil)

   • She returned from the beach looking beautifully bronzed.
   • His bronzed arms showed he spent a lot of time outdoors.
   • The surfer had a bronzed complexion from the summer sun.

   Synonymesbronzebrownedsuntannedtanned

   Antonymesfairpalewhite

2. Made of or colored like bronzeB2formal

   Having the color or appearance of the metal bronze.

   De la couleur du bronze

   • The statue was bronzed to protect it from the elements.
   • The artist created a bronzed finish on the sculpture.
   • The leaves turned a bronzed color in the autumn.

   Synonymesbronzebronzy

• 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