hallmarks

UK
/ˈhɔːlmɑːks/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrks/

Translations

hallmarknoun

hallmarks

pl

hallmarks
pl
UK
/ˈhɔːlmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
poinçonDans le domaine de l’orfèvrerie et des métaux précieux.
The jeweler showed me the hallmark on the inside of the ring to prove its authenticity.
Le bijoutier m’a montré le poinçon à l’intérieur de l’anneau pour prouver son authenticité.
signe distinctifEmploi figuré, très courant.
Attention to detail is a hallmark of her work.
Le souci du détail est un signe distinctif de son travail.
Additional translations
marque distinctiveVariante naturelle en contexte soutenu ou descriptif.
hallmarkverb

hallmarks

hallmarked
Past Simple
hallmarked
Past Participle
hallmarking
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
US
/ˈhɔlˌmɑrk/
caractériserEmploi figuré.
Integrity and compassion hallmark her approach to leadership.
L’intégrité et la compassion caractérisent son approche du leadership.
poinçonnerSurtout pour les métaux précieux.
The jeweler hallmarked the gold ring to certify its purity.
Le bijoutier a poinçonné la bague en or pour certifier sa pureté.

Definitions

hallmarknoun
A mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum, certifying their standard of purity.
The jeweler showed me the hallmark on the inside of the ring to prove its authenticity.
A distinctive feature, especially one of excellence.
Attention to detail is a hallmark of her work.
hallmarkverb
To stamp or imprint a mark indicating quality or authenticity.
The jeweler hallmarked the gold ring to certify its purity.
To be a distinctive characteristic of; to characterize.
Integrity and compassion hallmark her approach to leadership.