How to Say ‘The material’ in French
La matière
lah mah-tee-air
[lah mah-tee-air]
💬 Usage Tip: In art French, 'matière' can also mean texture or material quality, not only raw material.
🇫🇷 In France: A classic French art word—very common in painting critique.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
Dans « La matière », « La » introduit le nom féminin.
In "The material," "La" introduces the feminine noun.
matière
[mah-tee-air]
material / texture
In art, this can refer to the substance, medium, or material quality of the work.
Dans « La matière », « matière » peut parler du matériau ou de la texture de l'œuvre.
In "The material," "matière" can refer to the material or texture of the artwork.
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