agate
/a.ɡat/feminine
The English word agate is translated into French as agate.
agate refers to the mineral. It is a feminine noun.
Meaning: mineral (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because agate is a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine article une (e.g., une agate for an agate). When using a demonstrative adjective, use cette instead of cet. For example, cette agate (this agate).
How do you pronounce it?
/a.ɡat/
Did you know?
- In French, the name of the mineral agate is identical to the traditional female given name Agathe.
- In old French literature, the agate was sometimes associated with purity and virtue due to its use in religious talismans.
- The word agate comes from the Ancient Greek word akhátēs, which is the ancestor of the Latin achatēs and the modern French term.
Examples in context
- Cette agate est très belle.This agate is very beautiful.
- Il a trouvé une agate dans le jardin.He found an agate in the garden.
- L'agate est une pierre précieuse.The agate is a precious stone.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are looking at a collection of rocks in a museum.
- LucasRegarde cette agate bleue, Manon.Look at this blue agate, Manon.
- ManonElle est vraiment magnifique.It is truly magnificent.
- LucasEst-ce que tu aimes les minéraux ?Do you like minerals?
- ManonOui, j'adore collectionner les pierres.Yes, I love collecting stones.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agate” translations and entries agate, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agate, CC BY-SA 4.0.
