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copper in French

copper in French is cuivré, cuivre, flic — copper means a reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

copper in French

cuivré
adj
Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
cuivre
noun
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
flic
noun
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
keuf
noun
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
poulaga
noun
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
poulet
noun
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
cuivré
noun
cuivre
noun

What does "copper" mean?

  1. noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
    "The old house still has copper plumbing."
  2. noun A reddish-brown colour, like that of the metal.
    "She dyed her hair a deep copper."
  3. noun A low-denomination coin, or coins collectively, historically made of copper.
    "He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter."
  4. noun A police officer (informal, chiefly British).
    "A copper pulled him over for speeding."

copper in a sentence

  • The old house still has copper plumbing.
  • Copper prices rose sharply this year.
  • She dyed her hair a deep copper.
  • He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter.

Similar words in French

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Frequently asked questions

What is "copper" in French?

"copper" in French is cuivré, cuivre, flic. copper means: A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.

How do you use "copper" in a sentence?

Example: "The old house still has copper plumbing." In French, "copper" is cuivré, cuivre, flic.

Are there other ways to say "copper" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "copper": cuivré, cuivre, flic, keuf, poulaga, poulet.

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