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    Roch (en. Rock)

    /ʁɔʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Solid mass of mineral matter.
    Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of debris.
    Les roches sédimentaires se forment par accumulation de débris.
    Natural material, often used in buildings.
    This building is made of limestone rocks.
    Ce bâtiment est construit en roches calcaires.
    Set of geological formations.
    Geologists study the different rocks of the mountains.
    Les géologues étudient les différentes roches des montagnes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'rocha', meaning stone or rock.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the stone in its raw state
    Unworked or unpolished rocks.
    la pierre à l'état brut
    telling stories in stone
    Evoke the past through the rocks.
    raconter des histoires en pierre

    Related Words

    rock
    A mass of rock, often in the form of a cliff.
    rocher
    rocky
    Full of rocks or pebbles.
    rocheux

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a person who is very resilient or tough.
    That guy is really tough; he never bends.
    Ce gars-là est vraiment roch, il ne fléchit jamais.
    Expression to denote a difficult situation.
    Last week was tough for me at work.
    La semaine dernière a été roch pour moi au travail.