No. 6,810 in French
lapierre
"Lapierre" is not typically a standalone French word; it is more commonly a proper noun or surname.
In a sentence
La pierre est lourde et difficile à soulever.
The stone is heavy and difficult to lift.
Common noun used to denote a solid mineral substance often found in nature.
Nous avons trouvé une magnifique sculpture dans le parc, taillée directement dans la pierre.
We found a magnificent sculpture in the park, carved directly from the stone.
Specific reference to the material used for sculpting or construction, emphasizing artistic or functional uses.
Il parle souvent de l'âge de pierre et de ses outils primitifs.
He often talks about the Stone Age and its primitive tools.
Used metaphorically or historically to refer to a period in human development associated with stone tools.
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