hallmark in French
hallmark in French is marque de fabrique, poinçon — hallmark means a distinctive feature or trait that marks something as genuine or characteristic.
hallmark in French
marque de fabrique
(figurative) A distinguishing characteristic.
poinçon
An official marking made by a trusted party, usually an assay office, on items made of precious metals.
What does "hallmark" mean?
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noun A distinctive feature or trait that marks something as genuine or characteristic.
"Attention to detail is the hallmark of her work."
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noun An official stamp certifying the purity of gold, silver, or platinum items.
"The ring bore a hallmark showing it was genuine sterling silver."
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verb To officially stamp precious metal to certify its purity.
"All the jewelry sold here is hallmarked."
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hallmark in a sentence
- Attention to detail is the hallmark of her work.
- Clear communication is a hallmark of good leadership.
- The ring bore a hallmark showing it was genuine sterling silver.
- All the jewelry sold here is hallmarked.
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What is "hallmark" in French?
"hallmark" in French is marque de fabrique, poinçon. hallmark means: A distinctive feature or trait that marks something as genuine or characteristic.
How do you use "hallmark" in a sentence?
Example: "Attention to detail is the hallmark of her work." In French, "hallmark" is marque de fabrique, poinçon.
Are there other ways to say "hallmark" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hallmark": marque de fabrique, poinçon.
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