améthyste
/a.me.tist/feminine
The English word "amethyst" is améthyste in French.
Meaning: gem (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
améthyste is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.me.tist/. It consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word améthyste shares its ancestry with the Greek word for 'not intoxicated'.
- While the English 'amethyst' is often used as a color name, in French, one would more commonly use the word violet to describe the shade.
- The French word améthyste is often associated with the 'third eye' in French spiritual and holistic circles, where it is called a 'pierre de spiritualité'.
Examples in context
- Les gemmes rares comprennent l'aigue-marine, l'améthyste, l'émeraude, le quartz et le rubis.Rare gems include aquamarine, amethyst, emerald, quartz and ruby.This sentence is useful for seeing améthyste used in a list of various rare gems.Tatoeba #12380355 by Rovo, translation #529376 by Adelpa
- J'ai acheté un pendentif en améthyste pour ma mère.I bought an amethyst pendant for my mother.
- Cette bague en améthyste est vraiment splendide !This amethyst ring is truly splendid!
- Cette améthyste est magnifique.This amethyst is magnificent.
- Elle porte une bague avec une améthyste.She is wearing a ring with an amethyst.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas is looking at a piece of jewelry in a shop window.
- ManonTu aimes cette améthyste, Lucas ?Do you like this amethyst, Lucas?
- LucasOui, sa couleur est très belle.Yes, its color is very beautiful.
- ManonC'est un beau cadeau pour toi.It is a lovely gift for you.
- LucasMerci beaucoup, Manon, c'est gentil.Thank you very much, Manon, that is kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amethyst” translations and entries améthyste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries améthyste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
