Bloc (en. Block)

/blɔk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of equipment or people forming a whole.

We built a concrete block to support the wall.

Nous avons construit un bloc de béton pour soutenir le mur.

A political or economic entity made up of a group of countries.

The European bloc meets regularly to discuss policies.

Le bloc européen se réunit régulièrement pour discuter des politiques.

A solid body, often rectangular in shape.

I bought a block of cheese at the market.

J'ai acheté un bloc de fromage au marché.

From Latin 'bloccus' meaning 'stake' or 'obstacle'.

notepad

A notebook for taking notes.

bloc-notes

block of ice

A mass of ice, often used for cooling.

bloc de glace

block of buildings

A set of buildings, usually residential.

bloc d'immeubles

blockade

Action of blocking access.

blocus

to unblock

To make accessible something that was blocked.

débloquer

blockage

Situation in which one is prevented from progressing.

blocage

A place where a certain type of people gather.

This bar is the block of artists in the neighborhood.

Ce bar est le bloc des artistes du quartier.

A group of people supporting each other in an endeavor.

We are all in the same block in this matter.

On est tous au même bloc dans cette affaire.