noun🔗ShareMarbreA rock of crystalline limestone."The countertop in the new kitchen is made of beautiful white marbles. "Le comptoir de la nouvelle cuisine est fait de magnifiques marbres blancs.geologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBilles(games) A small ball, usually of glass or ceramic."The children played a game of marbles in the schoolyard during recess. "Les enfants ont joué aux billes dans la cour de récréation pendant la récréation.gamematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOeuvres en marbreAn artwork made from marble."The Elgin Marbles were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon."Les marbres d'Elgin faisaient à l'origine partie du temple du Parthénon.artmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarbrerTo cause (something to have) the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example by mixing viscous ingredients incompletely, or by applying paint or other colorants unevenly."The baker marbled the cake batter with chocolate swirls, creating a beautiful and delicious dessert. "Le boulanger a marbré la pâte à gâteau avec des tourbillons de chocolat, créant un dessert magnifique et délicieux.appearancestyleartmaterialcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarbrerTo get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants."The baker swirled the raspberry jam into the vanilla batter, allowing the cake to marble beautifully. "Le boulanger a tourbillonné la confiture de framboises dans la pâte à la vanille, permettant au gâteau de marbrer magnifiquement.appearanceartmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarbrerTo cause meat, usually beef, pork, or lamb, to be interlaced with fat so that its appearance resembles that of marble."The butcher carefully marbled the roast with streaks of flavorful fat to ensure it would be tender and juicy. "Le boucher a soigneusement marbré le rôti avec des veines de graisse savoureuse pour s'assurer qu'il serait tendre et juteux.foodappearanceagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe marbrer(of meat, especially beef) To become interlaced with fat; (of fat) to interlace through meat."The butcher carefully selected a ribeye steak that marbled beautifully, promising a rich and flavorful meal. "Le boucher a soigneusement sélectionné un steak de côte de bœuf qui s'est magnifiquement marbré, promettant un repas riche et savoureux.foodappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarbrer, veiné(by extension) To lace or be laced throughout."The chef marbled the chocolate ganache with a swirl of raspberry coulis for a visually stunning dessert. "Le chef a marbré la ganache au chocolat avec un tourbillon de coulis de framboises pour un dessert visuellement époustouflant.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBillesAny of several children's games played with small balls (made of marble or more commonly glass)."Egyptian boys played marbles before the days of Moses."Les garçons égyptiens jouaient aux billes avant l'époque de Moïse.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRaison, bon sens(usually in a limited number of expressions) Sanity."After working two all-nighters in a row, I felt like I was losing my marbles. "Après avoir travaillé deux nuits blanches d'affilée, j'ai eu l'impression de perdre la raison.mindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGravillons de caoutchouc, débris de pneusBits of rolled-up rubber shed by the tires of race cars that accumulate at the edges of the track, especially at the corners."After the race, the corners of the track were covered in black marbles shed from the tires. "Après la course, les virages de la piste étaient couverts de gravillons de caoutchouc noirs provenant des pneus.materialsportvehicleracetechnologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
