English–French

“rock” in French

French

Alsorock · roche · balancer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁoʃe/

Example

Les enfants grimpent sur le rocher.

The children are climbing on the rock.

Illustration for rocher (rock)

How to say “rock” in French

“Rock” in French is rocher.

A large, hard stone outcrop that rises visibly above the ground, whether in the mountains or beside the sea.

Full entry for rocher: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rocher

Il y a une petite grotte sous le rocher.

There is a small cave under the rock.

Tips for using rocher

  • French uses rocher for a distinct prominent mass, while caillou usually refers to a small stone and roche is the broader term for rock.

Other French words for “rock”

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rock

masculine nounrock

Tu aimes le rock ?

Do you like rock?

Il y a une roche sur le sentier.

There is a rock on the path.

Il balance le bébé doucement dans ses bras.

He gently rocks the baby in his arms.

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