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manic charmBOT Sep 23, 2025, 6:10 PM

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ebon maple Sep 23, 2025, 6:11 PM

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like when do u use "en or" and "d'or"

naive steeple Sep 23, 2025, 8:23 PM

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Tbh it's mostly en

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I can't think of an example with de that doesn't sound literary

waxen leaf Sep 23, 2025, 8:23 PM

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https://share.google/0971J1fhVmo9k7kA9

"en or" means it's made out of gold.

"d'or" is used in poetic or figurative contexts.

there is also "doré" which means gold-coloured.

French word comparison: Doré vs. en or vs. d'or

Learn when and how to use Doré vs. en or vs. d'or in French

ebon maple Sep 23, 2025, 9:27 PM

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Ty both

coral pagoda Sep 24, 2025, 12:43 AM

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"en or" makes me think "a chain made of gold" while "d'or" makes me think "gold in the shape of a chain" more or less, if that helps give the vibes

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