rubis
masculine
The English word ruby translates to French as rubis.
The term rubis refers to the type of gem. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something of a deep red colour.
Meaning: type of gem (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun rubis is masculine.
Did you know?
- The French word rubis remains spelled with an 's' at the end even when referring to a single gemstone.
- In French literature and poetry, the term rubis is often used as a metaphor for drops of blood.
- Because rubis shares its root with the Latin 'rubeus', it is a distant linguistic cousin to the English word 'rubicund', which describes a reddish complexion.
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 learning the names of various rare gems, including rubis.Tatoeba #12380355 by Rovo, translation #529376 by Adelpa
- Je suis à la recherche d'un collier en rubis pour ma mère.I am looking for a ruby necklace for my mother.
- Le musée expose une magnifique pierre de rubis.The museum is displaying a magnificent ruby stone.
- J'aimerais avoir une bague avec un rubis rouge.I would like to have a ring with a red ruby.
- J'ai vu une magnifique bague incrustée de plusieurs pierres précieuses, dont un rubis.I saw a stunning ring adorned with multiple precious stones, including a ruby.
- Ce rubis est d'un rouge intense.This ruby is an intense red.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are looking at jewelry in a shop window.
- LucasRegarde ce magnifique rubis, Manon.Look at this magnificent ruby, Manon.
- ManonIl est superbe, Lucas.It is superb, Lucas.
- LucasSa couleur est vraiment exceptionnelle.Its color is truly exceptional.
- ManonIl brille sous la lumière.It shines under the light.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ruby” translations and entries rubis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rubis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
