French Conversation · Level 39
74 words
French word
rocher
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁoʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounrock
Example
Les enfants grimpent sur le rocher.
The children are climbing on the rock.
More examples
Il y a une petite grotte sous le rocher.
There is a small cave under the rock.
Core concept
A large, hard stone outcrop that rises visibly above the ground, whether in the mountains or beside the sea.
Common phrases
un rocher isolé
an isolated rock
le sommet du rocher
the top of the rock
sous le rocher
under the rock
Similar words
roche: A hard mass of stone forming part of a geological layer or natural ground.
caillou: A small stone that can be picked up by hand, often found on beaches or riverbanks.
pierre: A piece of stone cut or shaped for use in tools or construction.
Definition in French
Masse de pierre dure, généralement assez grande et souvent isolée ou saillante dans le paysage ; on peut parfois monter dessus.
Word origin
The noun rocher developed from Old French rochier, a derivative of roche, which comes from Late Latin rocca of pre-Latin origin.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- bouldernoun
- reefnoun
Related words
- rocheuserockyadjective