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crucible in French

crucible in French is creuset, épreuve du feu, épreuve — crucible means a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.

crucible in French

creuset
noun
épreuve du feu
noun
(figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.
épreuve
noun
(figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.

What does "crucible" mean?

  1. noun A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
    "The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould."
  2. noun A difficult, intense experience that tests or shapes a person's character.
    "Basic training was a crucible that forged lifelong friendships."
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crucible in a sentence

  • The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould.
  • Basic training was a crucible that forged lifelong friendships.

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What is "crucible" in French?

"crucible" in French is creuset, épreuve du feu, épreuve. crucible means: A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.

How do you use "crucible" in a sentence?

Example: "The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould." In French, "crucible" is creuset, épreuve du feu, épreuve.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "crucible": creuset, épreuve du feu, épreuve.

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