argenté

Argenté is a French adjective meaning silvered or silvery. It derives from argent, the word for silver, and is used to describe surfaces, finishes, or materials that resemble or incorporate silver.

In manufacturing and decorative arts, argenté denotes a silver-plated or polished silvery finish applied to various substrates such as brass, copper, steel, or plastics. The term can indicate either a thin coating of real silver or a cosmetic finish that imitates silver in appearance.

In glassmaking and jewelry, argenté is used to describe items with a silvery sheen achieved by silvering or by applying metallic coatings. In mirrors, the term historically referred to the process of silvering glass to create a reflective surface (verre argenté).

In textiles and ceramics, argenté may describe fabrics with metallic silver threads or glazes that yield a silvery effect.

In heraldry, the tincture argent represents silver or white; while argenté is not standard terminology in strictly heraldic language, it can appear in descriptive or commercial text to convey a silver-like color.

Originating in everyday French usage, argenté remains a generic descriptor across contexts rather than a single standardized technical term.