Moreau (en. Moreau)

/mɔʁo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small piece or fragment of an object.
He found a piece of glass on the beach.
Il a trouvé un moreau de verre sur la plage.
A piece of food.
Can you give me a piece of bread?
Peux-tu me donner un moreau de pain ?
A small sample or extract.
She showed me a piece of her latest work.
Elle m'a montré un moreau de son dernier travail.

Etymology

The term 'moreau' is derived from Old French 'mors', meaning a piece.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a bit of time
a short moment
un moreau de temps
a piece of something
a small quantity of something
un moreau de quelque chose
to eat a piece
to take a small piece of food
manger un moreau

Related Words

piece
A piece is a detached part or fragment.
morceau
fragments
Fragments are broken or incomplete pieces.
fragments
part
A part is a portion of a whole.
part
section
A section is a division or subdivision of a whole.
section

Slang Meanings

A mark of trust or friendship.
He told me he would guess a piece for me.
Il m'a dit qu'il me devinerait un moreau.
A small gift or surprise.
She brought me a piece of happiness.
Elle m'a apporté un moreau de bonheur.