No. 5,245 in French
amber
The French word "ambre" means "amber" in English, referring to the fossilized tree resin or its golden-yellow color.
In a sentence
Le verre de cette fenêtre est teinté d'ambre.
The glass of this window is tinted amber.
Here, 'ambre' is used as a noun describing the amber color of the glass.
La lumière du soleil couchant donne à la pièce une teinte d'ambre.
The light of the setting sun gives the room an amber hue.
In this sentence, 'ambre' is used metaphorically to denote the warm, golden color illuminated by the sunlight.
J'ai acheté un collier avec un pendentif en ambre.
I purchased a necklace with an amber pendant.
'Ambre' is referring to the fossilized resin typically used in jewelry, showcasing its material aspect.
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