émeraude

emerald

noun adjective eh-muh-ROD Rare

Also means

emerald green (colour)

Usage Note

Émeraude is feminine as a noun but invariable as an adjective of colour — des yeux émeraude stays unchanged. Colombia and Zambia are top producers; French speakers associate the stone with precious and vivid green. The phrase vert émeraude is a common descriptor in fashion and décor.

Examples

"Elle porte une bague ornée d'une émeraude."

Natural Translation

She is wearing a ring set with an emerald.

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