This is the 5861st most frequent French word.
crystal
A clear, transparent solid material, often glass or quartz, with a regular arrangement of atoms.
Here, 'cristal' is used as a noun referring to the material of the vase, emphasizing its elegance or quality.
Le vase en cristal est posé sur la table.
The crystal vase is placed on the table.
In this sentence, 'cristallin' is an adjective derived from 'cristal,' describing the appearance or attribute of clarity and brightness similar to crystal.
Elle a un teint de peau cristallin, clair et lumineux.
She has a crystal-clear complexion, fair and luminous.
Here, 'cristalline' as an adjective figuratively describes the conceptual clarity and coherence of the ideas, likening them to the transparency of a crystal.