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
Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
cuivre
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
flic
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
keuf
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
poulaga
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
poulet
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
cuivré
cuivre
What does "copper" mean?
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noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
"The old house still has copper plumbing."
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noun A reddish-brown colour, like that of the metal.
"She dyed her hair a deep copper."
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noun A low-denomination coin, or coins collectively, historically made of copper.
"He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter."
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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
Common French translations
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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