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    Pierres (en. Stones)

    pjɛʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A solid material generally composed of minerals.
    Precious stones are highly sought after in jewelry.
    Les pierres précieuses sont très recherchées dans la joaillerie.
    A small piece of mineral matter.
    He picked up stones by the riverbank.
    Il a ramassé des pierres au bord de la rivière.
    A building element used in constructions.
    This house is built of limestone.
    Cette maison est construite en pierres calcaires.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'petra', which means 'rock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw stones in one's garden
    To make sharp criticisms or remarks.
    jeter des pierres dans son jardin
    to scream like a falling stone
    To express great surprise or shock.
    pousser des cris comme une pierre tombante
    cornerstone
    A central or fundamental element.
    pierre angulaire

    Related Words

    stone
    A hard and natural material used in construction.
    pierre
    peridot
    A green precious stone.
    péridot
    marble
    A metamorphic stone used in sculpture and construction.
    marbre

    Slang Meanings

    Money, often used in informal contexts.
    He keeps talking about stones, he means money.
    Il est toujours en train de parler de pierres, il veut dire de l'argent.
    A reference to something solid or sturdy.
    This project really has stones behind it.
    Ce projet a vraiment des pierres derrière lui.