golden

golden
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. doré
The sunset gives the plants a golden glow.Le coucher de soleil donne aux plantes un reflet doré.
b. d'or
Golden reflections danced on the water.Des reflets d’or dansaient sur l’eau.
a. en or
I wore my grandmother's golden necklace at my wedding.J’ai porté le collier en or de ma grand-mère à mon mariage.
b. d'or
The temple contained golden statues.Le temple contenait des statues d’or.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(favorable)
a. en or
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Océane's job provided a golden opportunity to meet new people.Le travail d’Océane offrait une occasion en or de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(halcyon)
a. d'or
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Julien regarded his youth as a kind of distant golden age.Julien considérait sa jeunesse comme une sorte de lointain âge d’or.
b. doré
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
The group enjoyed a few golden years before the crisis.Le groupe a connu quelques années dorées avant la crise.
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