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sterling

/ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/

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noun

Livre sterling

The currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.

Examples :

"My grandmother sent me fifty sterling for my birthday. "

Ma grand-mère m'a envoyé cinquante livres sterling pour mon anniversaire.

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noun

Livre sterling

Former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.

Examples :

"My grandmother saved a collection of antique sterling silver teaspoons. "

Ma grand-mère a conservé une collection de cuillères à thé en argent sterling antiques.

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noun

Argent sterling

Sterling silver, or articles made from this material.

Examples :

"My grandmother's tea set is made of sterling. "

Le service à thé de ma grand-mère est en argent sterling.

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noun

Pile de pont, estacade; étourneau

A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.

Examples :

"The new bridge's sterling protected the piers from the strong currents. "

La pile de pont du nouveau pont protégeait les piliers des forts courants.

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adjective

Britannique, de la livre sterling

Of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.

Examples :

"My grandfather collected sterling silver coins from his travels in England. "

Mon grand-père collectionnait des pièces d'argent sterling de ses voyages en Angleterre.

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adjective

En argent sterling, relatif à l'argent sterling

Of, relating to, or made from sterling silver.

Examples :

"The antique silver tea set was made from sterling silver. "

Le service à thé en argent antique était en argent sterling.

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adjective

De qualité supérieure, excellent, faisant autorité

Of acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.

Examples :

"Her mother's advice on handling conflict at school was considered sterling. "

Les conseils de sa mère sur la gestion des conflits à l'école étaient considérés comme excellents.

quality value character achievement

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adjective

Véritable, authentique, pur, de grande valeur

Genuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.

Examples :

"Her sterling character earned her the respect of everyone at school. "

Son caractère authentique lui a valu le respect de tous à l'école.

quality value character