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sterling

UK
/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/

Translations

sterlingnoun
sterlings
pl
livre sterling
He exchanged his dollars for sterling before traveling to London.
Il a échangé ses dollars contre des livres sterling avant de partir pour Londres.
argent sterlingTerme de bijouterie et d’orfèvrerie.
The necklace was made of sterling silver, giving it a bright and durable finish.
Le collier était en argent sterling, ce qui lui donnait un aspect brillant et durable.
Synonyms
currency
money
coinage
silver
sterlingadjective
more sterling
Comp.
most sterling
Super.
UK
/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɝː.lɪŋ/
She received sterling reviews for her performance in the play.
Elle a reçu d'excellentes critiques pour sa prestation dans la pièce.
en argent sterlingBijouterie et orfèvrerie.
The necklace was crafted from sterling silver, giving it a brilliant shine.
Le collier était en argent sterling, ce qui lui donnait un éclat brillant.
Additional translations
de première qualitéS’emploie surtout pour exprimer une très haute qualité, un mérite remarquable.
Synonyms
first-rate
outstanding
superb
excellent
genuine
worthy
high-quality

Definitions

sterlingnoun
British money, especially the pound as the basic monetary unit of the UK.
He exchanged his dollars for sterling before traveling to London.
A standard of purity for silver, often 92.5% pure.
The necklace was made of sterling silver, giving it a bright and durable finish.
sterlingadjective
Of the highest quality; excellent.
She received sterling reviews for her performance in the play.
Made of or resembling silver of a particular standard of purity.
The necklace was crafted from sterling silver, giving it a brilliant shine.
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