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    Caillou (en. Pebble)

    ka.ju

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small stone.
    He picked up a stone on the beach.
    Il a ramassé un caillou sur la plage.
    A small-sized rock.
    The children juggle with stones.
    Les enfants jonglent avec des cailloux.
    A rough-shaped precious stone.
    This jewelry is made with a cut stone.
    Ce bijou est fait avec un caillou taillé.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'calculus', which means 'small stone'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stone in the shoe
    an obstacle or discomfort
    caillou dans la chaussure

    Related Words

    pebble
    Stone rounded by the action of water.
    galet
    gravel
    Small stones used for road surfacing.
    gravier

    Slang Meanings

    A child who is clumsy or falls often.
    He really is a rock in his movements.
    Il est vraiment un caillou dans ses mouvements.