Tas (en. Pile)

[tas]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A heap of piled objects.
There are a heap of books on the table.
Il y a un tas de livres sur la table.
A large quantity or a great number.
He has a ton of problems to solve.
Il a un tas de problèmes à résoudre.

Etymology

From old French 'tas', meaning 'heap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a heap
To create a stacking of objects.
faire un tas
a heap of things
A lot of objects or elements.
tas de choses
a lot of time
A long duration.
un tas de temps

Related Words

stacking
Action of placing objects on top of one another.
empilement
heap
Disordered collection of objects.
amas
mound
More or less organized accumulation of objects.
monceau

Slang Meanings

A lot of something.
He has a ton of cash.
Il a un tas de fric.
A complicated situation.
It's a heap of problems.
C'est un tas de problèmes.