acier

steel

noun ah-SYEH Less Common

Origin: Latin 'aciarium'

Usage Note

Acier is the metal that frames modern industry and architecture. The phrase acier inoxydable means 'stainless steel', while nerfs d'acier ('nerves of steel') describes an ice-cold composure. The adjective aciéré means 'steely' or 'hardened like steel'.

Examples

"Ce pont est construit en acier."

Natural Translation

This bridge is built of steel.

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