This is the 10624th most frequent French word.
metal
The French word "métal" translates to "metal" in English, referring to a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity.
Here, 'métallique' is an adjective derived from 'métal', describing the characteristic shine similar to that of metal.
Elle admire l'éclat métallique de cette sculpture.
She admires the metallic shine of this sculpture.
Here, 'métal' is used as a noun referring to a general category of solid materials.
Le métal est un matériau solide et durable.
Metal is a solid and durable material.
In this sentence, 'métal' is employed as a noun representing the musical genre 'metal'.