Bassompierre (en. Bassom stone)

/basɔ̃pjeʁ/

Synonyms

  • pierre à bâtir
  • pierre plate
  • style médiéval

Slang Meanings

Casual or laid-back attitude among craftsmen.
He works in bassompierre, not in a hurry.
Il travaille en bassompierre, sans se presser.
A poor-quality product in the field of masonry.
This stone is bassompierre, it won't hold.
Cette pierre est du bassompierre, elle ne tiendra pas.