Sables (en. Sands)

/sabl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Natural material composed of granulated rock particles.

The beaches along the coast are covered with fine sands.

Les plages de la côte sont couvertes de sables fins.

The term used in geology to refer to sand deposits.

River sands are often extracted for construction.

Les sables de rivière sont souvent extraits pour la construction.

Sand used for construction or masonry work.

We need several tons of sands for the construction site.

Nous avons besoin de plusieurs tonnes de sables pour le chantier.

From Latin 'sabulum', meaning small gravel or sand.

quicksand

An area of sand that moves and in which one can easily sink.

sable mouvant

in the shadow of the sands

A phrase designating a hidden or secret place.

à l'ombre des sables

black sand

Type of sand originating from volcanic rocks.

sable noir

white sand

Fine, clear sand typical of tropical beaches.

sable blanc

Loose earth, often used to refer to problems or difficulties.

He has sands to manage in his project; it's going to be complicated.

Il a des sables à gérer dans son projet, ça va être compliqué.

Sand, referring to a place where one relaxes or goes to the beach.

We'll meet at the sands this weekend for a barbecue.

On se retrouve au sables ce week-end pour un barbecue.