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sable in French

sable in French is sable, zibeline, martre — sable means a small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.

sable in French

sable
adj
(tincture) In blazon, of the colour black.
zibeline
noun
(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.
martre
noun
(countable) A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur.
sable
noun

What does "sable" mean?

  1. noun A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.
    "The coat was trimmed with genuine sable fur."
  2. noun A dark brown or black color, or garments of that color, especially worn in mourning.
    "The mourners were dressed in somber sables."
  3. adj Black or very dark in color; in heraldry, the color black on a coat of arms.
    "The knight's shield bore a sable lion on a gold field."

sable in a sentence

  • The coat was trimmed with genuine sable fur.
  • The mourners were dressed in somber sables.
  • The knight's shield bore a sable lion on a gold field.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sable" in French?

"sable" in French is sable, zibeline, martre. sable means: A small, weasel-like mammal prized for its soft, dark brown fur.

How do you use "sable" in a sentence?

Example: "The coat was trimmed with genuine sable fur." In French, "sable" is sable, zibeline, martre.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "sable": sable, zibeline, martre.

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