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    Pavé (en. Cobblestone)

    /pa.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flat and wide stone used for road or pavement surfacing.
    The streets of Paris are often paved with historic stones.
    Les rues de Paris sont souvent pavées de pavés historiques.
    A masonry element used to create a durable surface.
    The garden is decorated with terracotta slabs that resemble paved stones.
    Le jardin est décoré avec des dalles en terre cuite qui ressemblent à des pavés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pavimentum', which means 'tiled floor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Wheel on pavement
    Refers to a comfortably established or stable situation.
    roue sur pavé
    A stone in the pond
    A remark or news that disrupts a calm situation.
    pavé dans la mare
    Electronic tablet
    Refers to a flat device, like a tablet.
    pavé électronique

    Related Words

    Paving
    The action of paving, covering with stones.
    pavage
    Pavilion
    A small structure, often in a garden, sometimes paved.
    pavillon

    Slang Meanings

    A very bulky document or folder.
    Look at this document I have to read for tomorrow!
    Regarde ce pavé que je dois lire pour demain !
    A large object or a cumbersome thing.
    This piece of furniture is a real eyesore in my room!
    Ce meuble est un vrai pavé dans ma chambre !