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citrine
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (mineral)
a. la citrine (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The geologist examined the citrine.Le géologue a examiné la citrine.
2. (color)
a. la citrine (F) (literary)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
The designer chose citrine as the main color for his collection.Le designer a choisi la citrine comme couleur principale de sa collection.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
3. (color)
a. citrine (invariable) (literary)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
Laura picked a citrine dress for the gala.Laura a choisi une robe citrine pour le gala.
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