No. 7,037 in French
mat
Dull or matte (not shiny).
In a sentence
Ce tapis a une texture mat qui est agréable au toucher.
This carpet has a matte texture that is enjoyable to touch.
Here, 'mat' describes an unshiny, matte surface texture of the carpet.
Le joueur d'échecs posa son dernier coup, donnant un mat imparable.
The chess player made his last move, delivering an unstoppable checkmate.
In this context, 'mat' refers to a checkmate in the game of chess, the final move that defeats the opponent.
La lumière matinale avait un éclat doux et mat.
The morning light had a soft and matte glow.
Here, 'mat' again describes a dull, non-reflective quality of the morning light.
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