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    Grès (en. Sandstone)

    /gʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rock formed by the consolidation of sand grains.
    Sandstones are often used for building construction.
    Les grès sont souvent utilisés pour la construction de bâtiments.
    Material used for the production of certain ceramics.
    Stoneware is highly valued for its durability.
    Le grès cérame est très prisé pour sa résistance.
    Fired clay resulting from the cooking of clay.
    Pots made of sandstone are displayed in the art gallery.
    Des pots en grès sont exposés dans la galerie d'art.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'grès', derived from 'grānum' which means 'grain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sandstone to sandstone
    Related to sand or stone.
    grès à grès
    of sandstone
    In a firm or resolute manner.
    de grès

    Related Words

    stoneware
    A type of ceramic made from sandstone.
    grès cérame
    red sandstone
    A type of sandstone containing a high proportion of iron.
    grès rouge
    siliceous sandstone
    Sandstone consisting primarily of silica.
    grès siliceux

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a quarrelsome or difficult person.
    He is really quarrelsome, always arguing over nothing.
    Il est vraiment grès, toujours à se disputer pour un rien.
    Something insignificant or negligible.
    Don't worry about that trivial matter, it doesn't matter.
    Ne t'inquiète pas pour ce grès, ça n'a pas d'importance.