Granit (en. Granite)

gʁa.ni

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Type of igneous rock that has solidified, primarily composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

Granite is often used to make slabs and monuments.

Le granite est souvent utilisé pour faire des dalles et des monuments.

Rock used in sculpture and construction work due to its hardness.

Craftsmen prefer granite for its aesthetic and durable qualities.

Les artisans privilégient le granit pour ses qualités esthétiques et durables.

Building material known for its weather resistance.

Granite facades age well and maintain their luster.

Les façades en granit vieillissent bien et conservent leur éclat.

From the Latin 'granatus', which means 'grains', referring to the granular texture of the rock.

as solid as granite

Refers to a person or thing that is very solid or unwavering.

granit comme du granit

to have a heart of granite

To be insensitive or very tough regarding emotions.

avoir un cœur de granit

granite affair

A matter or project that is solid and well established.

affaire en granit

gritty

Having the texture or characteristics of granite.

graniteux

granulation

Process of grain formation, especially in rocks or materials.

granulation

grain size

Technique for measuring the size of grains in a material.

granulométrie

A resistant or inflexible character.

He is as tough as granite when it comes to his beliefs.

Il est aussi dur que du granit quand il s'agit de ses convictions.

A person who does not show their emotions.

She remains like granite, even in difficult situations.

Elle reste de granit, même dans les situations difficiles.