French Conversation · Level 3
88 words
French word
mur
Pronunciation
IPA/myʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounwall
Example
Il a accroché un tableau au mur.
He hung a picture on the wall.
More examples
On a construit un mur entre les deux jardins.
We built a wall between the two gardens.
Core concept
A hard upright barrier enclosing one side of a space while separating it from another.
Common phrases
un mur de briques
a brick wall
franchir le mur
get over the wall
Similar words
cloison: A lightweight indoor partition that divides space without fully blocking sound or air.
clôture: A fence around a garden or property that marks its boundary or restricts entry.
barrière: A usually temporary fence or movable barrier that blocks access to a road or passage.
muret: A low stone or concrete wall used to divide or decorate a garden or property.
Definition in French
Paroi verticale solide, faite de pierre, brique ou béton, qui sépare ou protège deux espaces.
Word origin
The noun mur is inherited from Latin murus through Old French, where it referred to a wall such as a building wall or fortification.
Usage tips
- The usual phrase for hanging a picture on a wall is accrocher un tableau au mur; sur le mur instead describes location on the surface.