This is the 514th most frequent French word.
or
"Or" in French means "gold" or "now, yet, but" depending on context.
Here, 'or' refers to the metal gold, used as a noun to signify the precious material.
Le métal précieux qu'il a mentionné est de l'or.
The precious metal he mentioned is gold.
In this context, 'or' serves as a transitional word to introduce a contrasting or unexpected result that follows the earlier statement.
Il était sur le point d'abandonner, or il trouva une solution au dernier moment.
He was about to give up, yet he found a solution at the last moment.
In this sentence, 'or' is used as a conjunction to indicate a contrast or an unexpected turn of events, similar to 'yet' or 'however' in English.