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rubber

[nom]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

caoutchouc, gomme

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.Il a utilisé une gomme **caoutchouc** pour corriger les marques de crayon sur son papier.

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wood

[nom]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

bois

Ex: They used the wood to build a fire .Ils ont utilisé le **bois** pour construire un feu.

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gunpowder

[nom]

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

poudre à canon

Ex: Historically , gunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .Historiquement, la **poudre à canon** était utilisée dans les premières expériences de propulsion par fusée avant le développement des combustibles solides et liquides modernes.

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glass

[nom]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

verre

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .Les smartphones modernes utilisent du **verre** trempé pour protéger leurs écrans.

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leather

[nom]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuir

Ex: After years of use , the leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .Après des années d'utilisation, les chaussures en **cuir** avaient développé une riche patine qui ajoutait du caractère et du charme.

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metal

[nom]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

métal

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .Le mercure est un **métal** unique qui est liquide à température ambiante, couramment utilisé dans les thermomètres et les baromètres.

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paper

[nom]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papier

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .L'imprimante était à court de **papier**, alors il a dû en remettre pour continuer à imprimer.

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plastic

[nom]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastique

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.Le dentiste a façonné une couronne temporaire en **plastique** dentaire.

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porcelain

[nom]

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porcelaine, céramique blanche

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .La **porcelaine** est souvent utilisée pour la vaisselle de haute qualité.

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bronze

[nom]

a reddish-brown alloy made primarily of copper combined with tin, and often small amounts of zinc, nickel, or other metals, to enhance strength and corrosion resistance

bronze, alliage de bronze

Ex: The antique door knocker , crafted from solid bronze, had acquired a rich green patina over centuries .Le heurtoir de porte antique, fabriqué en **bronze** massif, avait acquis une riche patine verte au fil des siècles.

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cotton

[nom]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

coton, fibre de coton

Ex: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .Elle a examiné le **coton** brut avant qu'il ne soit transformé en fil.

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denim

[nom]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

jean

Ex: Many fashion designers are now experimenting with sustainable denim, focusing on eco-friendly production methods .De nombreux créateurs de mode expérimentent désormais avec le **denim** durable, en se concentrant sur des méthodes de production respectueuses de l'environnement.

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gold

[nom]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .Les médailles olympiques sont traditionnellement fabriquées en **or**, argent et bronze.

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iron

[nom]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

fer

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .Les enfants ont besoin de suffisamment de **fer** pour une croissance et un développement appropriés.

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lycra

[nom]

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

lycra, élasthanne

Ex: Fashion designers often incorporate lycra into their sportswear collections to create form-fitting and flexible pieces .Les créateurs de mode intègrent souvent du **lycra** dans leurs collections de vêtements de sport pour créer des pièces ajustées et flexibles.

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silk

[nom]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

soie

Ex: They decided to use silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .Ils ont décidé d'utiliser des rideaux en **soie** pour le salon afin de lui donner un aspect plus raffiné.

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silver

[nom]

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

argent

Ex: The Olympic medal for second place is traditionally made of silver.La médaille olympique pour la deuxième place est traditionnellement faite d'**argent**.

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wool

[nom]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

laine

Ex: The soft wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .La **laine** douce des moutons était utilisée pour fabriquer des couvertures chaudes.

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