sable

• Décrit quelque chose de noir ou de sombre, souvent utilisé en héraldique ou pour désigner la fourrure de la zibeline.

Describes something black or dark in color, often used in heraldry or to describe the fur of the sable animal.

1. Dark brownish-black colorB2formal

   Of a dark, somewhat brownish black color.

   Couleur brun noirâtre foncé

   • The artist used sable paint for the shadows.
   • Her sable hair shone under the light.
   • The cat had a beautiful sable coat.

   Synonymesblackcoal-blackebonyjetpitch-blackraven

   Antonymeswhite

• Nom désignant un petit mammifère carnivore prisé pour sa fourrure brun foncé, ou cette fourrure elle-même, souvent utilisée dans les articles de luxe et les pinceaux d'artiste.

A noun referring to a small carnivorous mammal valued for its dark brown fur, or the fur itself, often used in luxury garments and artists' brushes.

1. Artist's brushB2formal

   A fine paintbrush made from the hairs of the sable marten, valued for its quality and precision.

   pinceau en poil de martre

   • She used a fine sable to paint the delicate details.
   • The artist prefers sable brushes for watercolor work.
   • A high-quality sable can last for many years.

2. Fur of the martenB2formal

   The dark, soft, and expensive fur of the sable marten, used in luxury garments.

   Fourrure de zibeline

   • The coat was trimmed with genuine sable.
   • Sable fur is highly prized in the fashion industry.
   • She inherited a vintage sable stole from her grandmother.

3. Very dark blackB2formal

   A deep, rich black color, often used in heraldry or poetic descriptions.

   Sable (noir héraldique)

   • The night sky was a deep sable.
   • Her hair was the color of sable.
   • The artist used sable ink for the calligraphy.

   Synonymescoal-blackebonyjetmidnightpitch-blackraven

   Antonymesalabasterivorywhite

4. Scarf or trimmingB2formal

   A scarf or decorative trim made from sable fur.

   Zibeline (fourrure en garniture)

   • She wore a luxurious sable around her neck.
   • The vintage coat had a sable collar.
   • He bought her a sable muff for the winter.

5. Marten animalB2formal

   A small, carnivorous mammal native to northern Asian forests, known for its dark brown fur.

   Zibeline

   • The sable is found in the forests of Siberia.
   • Sables are known for their agile climbing abilities.
   • The sable's fur is denser and softer than that of other martens.