French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
fosse
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔs/
Meaning
- feminine nounpit
Example
Ne tombe pas dans la fosse.
Don't fall into the pit.
More examples
On a creusé une fosse pour planter un arbre.
We dug a pit to plant a tree.
Core concept
A substantial excavated hollow in the earth, such as a pit, trench, grave, or tank.
Common phrases
tomber dans la fosse
fall into the pit
creuser une fosse
dig a pit
remplir la fosse
fill the pit
Similar words
trou: A small, round or irregular hole in a surface.
creux: A hollow or depression in a surface or object.
fossé: A ditch dug to mark land boundaries or carry away water.
Definition in French
Cavité creusée dans le sol, généralement profonde et destinée à contenir ou à recevoir quelque chose (liquide, matières) ou à des usages techniques ou funéraires.
Word origin
The French noun fosse is inherited from Latin fossa, a dig-out or ditch derived from the verb fodere, 'to dig'.
Usage tips
- French often uses trou for a small or accidental hole, while fosse suggests greater depth or a defined purpose.