ambre
/ɑ̃bʁ/
ambre is the French word for amber.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɑ̃bʁ/
Did you know?
- The French word ambre shares its historical roots with 'ambergris', a waxy substance produced by sperm whales that was once more valuable than gold.
- In French perfumery, ambre often refers to a scent profile created from labdanum and vanilla, as true amber is a stone and has no natural smell.
- The French term for the fossilized resin is derived from the Arabic word عَنْبَر, which specifically referred to 'ambergris'.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Ambre et j'habite à Paris.Hello, my name is Ambre and I live in Paris.
- Elle porte un collier en ambre.She is wearing an amber necklace.
- L'ambre est une pierre très belle.Amber is a very beautiful stone.
- J'aime beaucoup la couleur ambre de ce vase.I really like the amber color of this vase.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are looking at jewelry in a small boutique.
- GabrielRegarde ce beau pendentif en ambre, Emma.Look at this beautiful amber pendant, Emma.
- EmmaIl est magnifique, Gabriel.It is magnificent, Gabriel.
- GabrielEst-ce que l'ambre convient à ton style ?Does amber suit your style?
- EmmaOui, je trouve que c'est très élégant.Yes, I find it very elegant.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ambre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ambre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
