Roc (en. Rock)

[ʁɔk]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Rocky mass, often large in size.

The rock stood proudly at the top of the mountain.

Le roc se tenait fièrement au sommet de la montagne.

Stone considered as an obstacle.

She stumbled on a rock on the path.

Elle a trébuché sur un roc sur le sentier.

Figuratively: something solid or durable.

He is the rock of our family in difficult times.

Il est le roc de notre famille dans les moments difficiles.

Comes from the Latin 'roccus', an ancient term for rock.

to be as solid as a rock

To be very solid or resilient.

être comme un roc

the sea crashes against the rocks

An image of the strength of the elements against something hard.

la mer se brise contre les rocs

a rock among the waves

Symbolizes constancy in the face of storms.

un roc parmi les flots

rocks

Plural of rock, referring to several stone masses.

rochers

gravel

Set of small pebbles and stones.

rocaille

rocky

Characterized by the presence of rocks.

rocailleux

A very solid, reliable person.

Since I've had this rock by my side, everything seems easier.

Depuis que j'ai ce roc à mes côtés, tout semble plus facile.

A safe or stable place.

This hideout is a rock for our affairs.

Cette planque est un roc pour nos affaires.