diamant
/dja.mɑ̃/masculine
The English word diamond is diamant in French.
diamant refers to the gemstone. You may also encounter the related verb diamanter, which means to adorn something with diamonds.
Meaning: gemstone (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diamant is diamants.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /dja.mɑ̃/.
Did you know?
- If you call someone un diamant brut, you are not talking about a gemstone, but describing a person with immense natural talent who lacks social polish or formal education.
- The French word diamant is linguistically linked to aimant, which means 'magnet'.
- The Greek root of diamant, adámas, does not actually mean 'diamond' but refers to the quality of being 'unconquerable' or 'invincible'.
Examples in context
- Le diamant a un bel éclat.The diamond has a lovely lustre.This sentence describes the lustre of a diamant.Tatoeba #1131750 by sacredceltic, translation #11901526 by zogwarg
- Ce diamant est une imitation.This is an imitation diamond.This sentence notes that a particular diamant is an imitation.Tatoeba #1200993 by sacredceltic, translation #4296844 by AlanF_US
- Ce n'est pas un vrai diamant.This isn't a real diamond.This sentence clarifies that a stone is not a real diamant.Tatoeba #6071195 by Whidou, translation #4391122 by CK
- Cette bague en diamant est magnifique.This diamond ring is beautiful.
- Les diamants sont des pierres précieuses très appréciées.Diamonds are highly valued gemstones.
- Il a offert un collier en diamant à sa femme.He gave his wife a diamond necklace.
- Ta bague en brillant est tellement belle !Your diamond ring is so beautiful!
- Ces boucles d'oreilles sont serties de brillants.These earrings are set with diamonds.
- Il a acheté une montre incrustée de brillants.He bought a watch with diamond inlays.
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Example conversation
Gabriel shows Manon a ring in a jewelry store.
- ManonRegarde ce diamant, Gabriel !Look at this diamond, Gabriel!
- GabrielIl est magnifique, Manon.It is magnificent, Manon.
- ManonPenses-tu que le diamant est trop grand ?Do you think the diamond is too big?
- GabrielNon, il est parfait pour toi.No, it is perfect for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diamond” translations and entries diamant, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diamant, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
