French Conversation · Level 61
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French word
bloc
Pronunciation
IPA/blɔk/
Meaning
- masculine nounblock
Example
J'ai trouvé un bloc de fromage dans le frigo.
I found a block of cheese in the fridge.
More examples
Le nouveau bloc politique a présenté une proposition.
The new political bloc presented a proposal.
Core concept
One dense piece treated as a whole rather than as separate parts, such as cheese, concrete, buildings, or allies.
Common phrases
un bloc de fromage
a block of cheese
un bloc de béton
a block of concrete
le bloc politique
the political bloc
Similar words
morceau: A portion or fragment separated from a larger whole.
masse: A substantial mass collected and held together.
groupe: A collection of people or things united by a common purpose or trait.
paquet: A wrapped package or bundle containing several items.
Definition in French
Objet ou masse formant un ensemble compact, identifié comme une seule unité.
Word origin
French borrowed bloc from Dutch blok, which originally referred to a block or lump of wood before acquiring broader meanings.
Usage tips
- The pattern bloc de plus a noun specifies the material or type, as in un bloc de fromage or un bloc de béton.