No. 811 in French
pierre
Stone or rock.
In a sentence
La pierre est un matériau naturel utilisé dans la construction.
The stone is a natural material used in construction.
Here, 'pierre' refers to the material, stone, used in a construction context.
Pierre a décidé d'explorer une nouvelle carrière dans les arts.
Pierre decided to explore a new career in the arts.
In this sentence, 'Pierre' is a proper noun, a person's name, commonly used in French-speaking regions.
J'ai trouvé une pierre précieuse dans le sable.
I found a precious stone in the sand.
'Pierre' in this context denotes a small rock, specifically a gem, illustrating its meaning as a physical object.
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