sapphire

• Adjectif décrivant une couleur bleu profond et éclatant, semblable à celle de la pierre précieuse appelée saphir.

Describes a deep, bright blue color, like that of the gemstone.

1. Color descriptionB2formal

   Having a deep, bright blue color, similar to that of a sapphire gemstone.

   Couleur saphir

   • She wore a beautiful sapphire dress to the gala.
   • The sky turned a brilliant sapphire after the storm.
   • His eyes were a striking sapphire blue.

   Synonymesazureceruleancobaltsapphirineultramarine

• Pierre précieuse, généralement d'une couleur bleu profond, variété de corindon, appréciée pour sa dureté et son éclat ; également utilisée pour désigner une teinte bleu clair.

A precious gemstone, typically a rich blue variety of corundum, valued for its hardness and brilliance; also used to describe a light shade of blue.

1. Precious gemstoneB1formal

   A valuable, transparent blue variety of corundum, highly prized as a gem.

   saphir

   • She wore a ring set with a large sapphire.
   • The crown was decorated with sapphires and diamonds.
   • Sapphires are often associated with royalty and wisdom.

2. Cut and polished gemB1formal

   A piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.

   Saphir taillé et poli (gemme)

   • The jeweler displayed a collection of cut sapphires.
   • He bought a polished sapphire for his wife's necklace.
   • The sapphire was cut into a brilliant oval shape.

3. A2informal

   A light shade of blue, resembling the color of the gemstone.

   Saphir (couleur)

   • The sky was a beautiful sapphire blue.
   • She painted her room a soft sapphire hue.
   • The dress was a lovely shade of sapphire.

   Synonymesazureceruleansky-blue