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sable
/sabl/
sand
Le sable est chaud sous le soleil.
The sand is hot under the sun.
general
A granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles.
Les enfants jouent dans le sable.
The children are playing in the sand.
Commonly found on beaches and deserts.
general
A color resembling the natural color of sand, typically a light brown or beige shade.
Elle porte une robe de couleur sable.
She is wearing a dress in a sand color.
Used in fashion and design contexts.
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Pro Tip
Color vs. Material
Remember that 'sable' can mean both the granular material and a light brown color.
Gold Rule
Heraldic Use
In heraldry, 'sable' specifically means black, not the color of sand.
Word Origin
From Old French 'sable', from Latin 'sabulum', meaning 'sand'.
Usage Notes
The word 'sable' can refer to both the material and the color. In heraldry, 'sable' refers to the color black.
Word Breakdown
sable
sand or a light brown color
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