No. 2,673 in French
wall
The French word for "wall" is "mur," meaning a vertical structure that encloses or divides spaces.
In a sentence
Le mur de la maison est peint en bleu.
The wall of the house is painted blue.
Here, 'mur' refers to a physical structure, specifically the vertical boundary or division in a building.
Elle est tombée sur un mur d'indifférence.
She has met a wall of indifference.
In this usage, 'mur' is employed metaphorically to describe an emotional barrier or obstacle.
Les murs de cette vieille ville racontent des histoires anciennes.
The walls of this old town tell ancient stories.
Here, 'mur' represents the walls that constitute the perimeter or external fortification of a town or city.
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