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    Brick (en. Brig)

    /brɪk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Brick used in construction.
    The house is built of red bricks.
    La maison est construite en briques rouges.
    A block of solid material used for building.
    The wall was made of old terracotta bricks.
    Le mur était fait de vieilles briques en terre cuite.
    A type of facing used in masonry.
    The pavement is made of bricks, giving it a traditional look.
    Le pavé est en briques, ce qui donne un look traditionnel.

    Etymology

    From the Old French 'briche', meaning a piece or a fragment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pull a brick
    To produce a low-quality product.
    tirer une brique
    brick by brick
    To build gradually.
    brique par brique
    to have a brick in the belly
    To be very nervous or anxious.
    avoir une brique dans le ventre

    Related Words

    mason
    A person who builds with bricks.
    maçon
    construction
    The process of constructing a building.
    construction
    building
    A constructed structure.
    bâtiment

    Slang Meanings

    An object that is heavy or cumbersome.
    This bag is as heavy as a brick.
    Ce sac est aussi lourd qu'une brique.
    A code or message that is difficult to decipher.
    His message was like a brick, impossible to understand.
    Son message était comme une brique, impossible à comprendre.