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    Tuiles (en. Tiles)

    [tɥil]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Flat or curved clay plates, generally used on roofs.
    The clay tiles are durable.
    Les tuiles en terre cuite sont résistantes à l'usure.
    Object or item that has a flat shape and is often used in various contexts.
    The decorative tiles enhanced the kitchen.
    Les tuiles décoratives ont embellit la cuisine.
    Element of games or activities, often in the shape of a card or token.
    The tiles of the domino game must be well shuffled.
    Les tuiles du jeu de domino doivent être bien mélangées.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tegula', meaning 'tile'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    roof tiles
    Plates specifically used to cover a roof.
    tuiles de toit
    I'm not here to pick up the pieces.
    Expression meaning that someone does not want to deal with other people's problems.
    je ne suis pas là pour ramasser les tuiles

    Related Words

    roof
    Upper surface of a building.
    toit
    construction
    The act of building or creating structures.
    construction
    square tile
    Plate of material used for covering floors or walls.
    carreau

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble.
    He really has problems after what he did.
    Il a vraiment des tuiles après ce qu'il a fait.
    To be in a bad situation.
    Don’t play with fire, you’re going to get into trouble.
    Il ne faut pas jouer avec le feu, tu vas t'attirer des tuiles.