brass in French
brass in French is couleur de laiton, laiton, cuivres — brass means a yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
brass in French
couleur de laiton
Of the color of brass.
laiton
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
cuivres
(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.
en laiton
(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.
douille
Spent cartridge casings (usually made of brass): the part of the cartridge left over after bullets or shells have been fired.
galonnés
(military, business, or, other organizations, uncountable, used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers: the brass hats.
What does "brass" mean?
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noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
"The old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish."
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noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
"She plays trumpet in the brass section of the school orchestra."
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noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.
"Nobody dared to complain in front of the brass."
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brass in a sentence
- The old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish.
- The door handles were made of polished brass.
- She plays trumpet in the brass section of the school orchestra.
- The brass at the front of the parade sounded wonderful.
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What is "brass" in French?
"brass" in French is couleur de laiton, laiton, cuivres. brass means: A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
How do you use "brass" in a sentence?
Example: "The old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish." In French, "brass" is couleur de laiton, laiton, cuivres.
Are there other ways to say "brass" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "brass": couleur de laiton, laiton, cuivres, en laiton, douille, galonnés.
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