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    Murs (en. Walls)

    /myʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Structure that separates two spaces or supports the construction of a building.
    The walls of this house are made of bricks.
    Les murs de cette maison sont en briques.
    Vertical surface of a building, often decorated or painted.
    He hung pictures on the walls.
    Il a accroché des tableaux sur les murs.
    Physical barrier that protects or encloses a space.
    The city walls were very thick.
    Les murs de la ville étaient très épais.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'murus', meaning 'wall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb one's walls
    To become aware of one's personal limits.
    onter ses murs
    speaking walls
    Walls decorated with graffiti or paintings.
    murs qui parlent
    to break down walls
    Overcoming obstacles.
    briser les murs

    Related Words

    mural
    Related to or concerning walls, especially in art.
    mural
    ripening
    The act of ripening or developing, often used in a figurative sense.
    murissement
    rampart
    Large wall, often fortified.
    muraille

    Slang Meanings

    A discussion wall
    He created a discussion wall to share his ideas.
    Il a créé un mur de discussion pour partager ses idées.
    An idea wall
    We used an idea wall to brainstorm.
    Nous avons utilisé un mur à idées pour brainstormer.