No. 3,709 in French
pier
In English, "pier" translates to "jetée," meaning a structure projecting over water, often used as a landing place.
In a sentence
Le bateau est attaché au pier près de la plage.
The boat is attached to the pier near the beach.
Here, the word 'pier' refers to a structure extending from land into the water for docking boats. It is used as a direct noun.
Nous avons marché sur le pier pour admirer la vue de l'océan.
We walked on the pier to admire the ocean view.
In this sentence, 'pier' is utilized to describe a location, emphasizing its function as a walkway extending into the water.
Le vieux pier en bois a été remplacé par un nouveau en béton.
The old wooden pier was replaced by a new one made of concrete.
'Pier' is used in this context to indicate the subject being described—an object undergoing change or replacement.
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