No. 7,956 in French
stone
The French word "stone" means "a unit of weight (about 6.35 kg)" or "rock/stone."
In a sentence
La pierre est un matériau de construction très solide.
The stone is a very sturdy building material.
Here, 'stone' refers to its inherent physical qualities and usage in construction.
J'ai trouvé une belle pierre au bord de la rivière.
I found a beautiful stone by the river's edge.
In this sentence, 'stone' denotes a small rock or pebble, indicating an object found in nature.
Son cœur était aussi dur qu'une pierre.
Her heart was as hard as a stone.
Here, 'stone' is used metaphorically to describe the hardness or lack of emotion in someone's heart.
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