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roche

/ʁɔʃ/
noun★Intermediate— rock
general

A large mass of stone forming a hill or cliff.

La roche était couverte de mousse.

The rock was covered with moss.

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In geology, 'roche' can refer to any solid mineral material.

geology

A hard, solid mineral substance.

Les géologues ont étudié la roche pour comprendre son âge.

Geologists studied the rock to understand its age.

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In this context, 'roche' is often used in scientific literature.

Collocations

roche volcaniquevolcanic rockroche sédimentairesedimentary rockroche métamorphiquemetamorphic rock

Synonyms

pierrerocherminéral

Antonyms

sableterre

Related Phrases

rocherphrase
a large rock or boulder
roche mèrephrase
mother rock (the original rock from which soil is derived)

💡Pro Tip

Geological vs. General Usage

In scientific contexts, 'roche' can refer to any solid mineral material, while in everyday language, it often refers to large, visible rock formations.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'roche', from Latin 'rocca', meaning 'rock'.

📝Usage Notes

'Roche' is commonly used in both everyday language and scientific contexts. In geology, it refers to any solid mineral material, while in general usage, it often refers to large, visible rock formations.

Word Breakdown

roche
rock
root
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