French Conversation · Level 24
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French word
roche
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɔʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounrock
Example
Il y a une roche sur le sentier.
There is a rock on the path.
More examples
Elle s'est assise sur une roche pour se reposer.
She sat on a rock to rest.
Core concept
A hard, compact mass of mineral forming part of the ground or an exposed outcrop.
Common phrases
s'asseoir sur une roche
sit on a rock
ramasser une roche
pick up a rock
glisser sur une roche
slip on a rock
Similar words
pierre: A common stone often used for building or decoration.
rocher: A large, solid rock found on a coast or in the mountains.
caillou: A small stone or pebble that can be held in one hand.
Definition in French
Bloc ou masse de matériau minéral, solide et compact, constituant une partie du sol ou des affleurements.
Word origin
Roche comes through Old French roche from Vulgar Latin rocca, a word of uncertain pre-Latin origin.
Usage tips
- Roche is feminine, so the usual singular form is une roche, while un rocher often denotes a prominent isolated rock or cliff.