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pierre
/pjɛʁ/
stone
Il a lancé une pierre dans la rivière.
He threw a stone into the river.
general
A piece of rock or mineral matter, typically large enough to be moved with difficulty.
La pierre était trop lourde pour la soulever.
The stone was too heavy to lift.
In French, 'pierre' can also refer to a gemstone or a building stone.
general
A gemstone or precious stone.
Elle portait une bague avec une pierre précieuse.
She wore a ring with a precious stone.
Engineering
general
A building stone or a stone used in construction.
Les maçons ont posé une nouvelle pierre dans le mur.
The masons laid a new stone in the wall.
In construction, 'pierre' can refer to a specific type of stone used in building.
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Common Usage
'Pierre' is a versatile word in French, used for both common stones and precious gems.
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Gender Agreement
'Pierre' is a feminine noun in French, so adjectives must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'une pierre dure').
Word Origin
From Old French 'pierre', from Latin 'petra', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'pierre' is a common word for stone and is used in various contexts, including construction, jewelry, and geology.
Word Breakdown
pierre
stone
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