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    Bassompierre (en. Bassom stone)

    /basɔ̃pjeʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A construction technique using low stone.
    Houses made of bassompierre are characteristic of the region.
    Les maisons en bassompierre sont caractéristiques de la région.
    A traditional architectural style using flat stones.
    This castle is an emblematic example of the bassompierre style.
    Ce château est un exemple emblématique du style bassompierre.

    Etymology

    The word 'bassompierre' comes from French, literally meaning 'low stone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bassompierre in architecture
    Use of low stone in constructions.
    bassompierre en architecture
    house made of bassompierre
    House built with flat or low stones.
    maison en bassompierre

    Related Words

    geology
    The study of earth structures, which include stones.
    géologie
    architecture
    The art and science of designing buildings.
    architecture

    Slang Meanings

    Casual or laid-back attitude among craftsmen.
    He works in bassompierre, not in a hurry.
    Il travaille en bassompierre, sans se presser.
    A poor-quality product in the field of masonry.
    This stone is bassompierre, it won't hold.
    Cette pierre est du bassompierre, elle ne tiendra pas.