This is the 10688th most frequent French word.
mortier
"Mortier" in English means "mortar," referring to either a mixture used in construction or a bowl-shaped tool for grinding substances.
In this example, 'mortier' denotes a construction material used in building structures.
Le maçon mélange le ciment avec du sable et du mortier.
The mason mixes the cement with sand and mortar.
In this sentence, 'mortier' refers to a kitchen tool used to crush or grind ingredients.
J'ai utilisé un mortier pour piler les épices.
I used a mortar to crush the spices.
Here, 'mortier' is used to indicate a weapon or artillery device used for firing shells.