Roque (en. Castle)

/ʁok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A stone or a rock of certain dimensions.

There was an impressive roque at the top of the hill.

Il y avait un roque impressionnant au sommet de la colline.

A geological formation resembling a rock.

The roques in this region attract many geologists.

Les roques de cette région attirent de nombreux géologues.

Of Spanish origin, from the word 'roca' which means rock.

roque in a group

Refers to a formation of several roques together.

roque en groupe

to take a roque

To have a chance to win something in a game.

prendre un roque

rock

A large piece of stone that sticks out of the ground.

rocher

roc

A large mass of stone, often used for defense.

roc

To play a risky move.

It's a roque, but it could pay off.

C'est un roque, mais ça peut payer.

A delicate situation.

I'm in a roque with what I said.

Je suis dans un roque avec ce que j'ai dit.