Wood (Bois) (WOOD)
A hard fibrous material forming the main substance of a tree or shrub.
The table was made of solid wood.

Metal (Métal) (MET-uhl)
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity.
The bridge was constructed from steel metal.

Plastic (Plastique) (PLAS-tik)
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
The bottle was made of recycled plastic.

Glass (Verre) (GLAS)
A hard, brittle, typically transparent amorphous solid made by rapidly cooling a viscous liquid.
The window pane was made of clear glass.

Ceramic (Céramique) (suh-RAM-ik)
A material consisting of inorganic compounds of metal or nonmetal with nonmetallic properties.
The vase was made of delicate ceramic.

Fabric (Tissu) (FAB-rik)
Cloth or other material woven or knitted from yarn.
The dress was made of soft cotton fabric.

Rubber (Caoutchouc) (RUB-ur)
An elastic hydrocarbon polymer occurring naturally in the latex of some trees and plants (natural rubber), or produced synthetically.
The tires were made of durable rubber.

Concrete (Béton) (KON-kreet)
A heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel with cement and water, that sets hard.
The building had a concrete foundation.

Paper (Papier) (PAY-pur)
A thin material produced by pressing together moist fibers of cellulose pulp derived from wood, rags, or grasses, and drying them into flexible sheets.
The letter was written on white paper.

Leather (Cuir) (LETH-ur)
A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
The jacket was made of genuine leather.

Hardness (Dureté) (HARD-nis)
The quality of being hard; the resistance to scratching or indentation.
Diamond is known for its extreme hardness.

Flexibility (Flexibilité) (flek-suh-BIL-i-tee)
The quality of bending easily without breaking.
Rubber shows great flexibility.

Density (Densité) (DEN-si-tee)
The degree of compactness of a substance.
Lead has a high density.

Transparency (Transparence) (trans-PAR-uhn-see)
The quality of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
Glass has a high degree of transparency.

Conductivity (Conductivité) (kon-duk-TIV-i-tee)
The ability to conduct electricity or heat.
Copper is known for its high electrical conductivity.

Texture (Texture) (TEKS-chur)
The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
The fabric had a rough texture.

Strength (Résistance) (STRENGTH)
The quality or state of being physically strong.
Steel is known for its strength.

Elasticity (Élasticité) (ih-las-TIS-i-tee)
The ability of a material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.
Elasticity is a key property of rubber bands.

Malleability (Malléabilité) (mal-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee)
The ability of a solid to be hammered or pressed out of shape without breaking or cracking.
Gold is known for its malleability.

Ductility (Ductilité) (duk-TIL-i-tee)
The ability of a solid material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.
Copper exhibits good ductility.

Natural (Naturel) (NAT-chuh-rul)
Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
Wood is a natural material.

Synthetic (Synthétique) (sin-THET-ik)
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
Plastic is a synthetic material.

Recycled (Recyclé) (ree-SYE-kuld)
Processed or used again.
Recycled paper helps conserve trees.

Organic (Organique) (or-GAN-ik)
Relating to or derived from living matter.
Cotton is an organic fabric.

Mineral (Minéral) (MIN-uh-rul)
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
Salt is a mineral.

Plant-based (Végétal) (plant-BAYST)
Derived or obtained from plants.
Linen is a plant-based fabric.

Animal-based (D'origine animale) (AN-i-mul-BAYST)
Derived or obtained from animals.
Wool is an animal-based fiber.

Renewable (Renouvelable) (ri-NOO-uh-bul)
Replenished naturally over time.
Wood from sustainably managed forests is renewable.

Finite (Fini) (FYE-nite)
Limited in size or extent.
Fossil fuels are finite resources.

Composite (Composite) (kom-POZ-it)
Made up of several parts or elements.
Fiberglass is a composite material.