French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
rocheux
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁoʃø/
Meaning
- adjectiverocky
Example
La côte est rocheuse après la tempête.
The coast is rocky after the storm.
More examples
Le sentier devient rocheux après la pluie.
The trail becomes rocky after the rain.
Core concept
Uneven land or shoreline where large rocks dominate the surface and obstruct movement.
Common phrases
sentier rocheux
rocky trail
terrain rocheux
rocky terrain
rivage rocheux
rocky shore
Similar words
caillouteux: Covered with small stones and pebbles that make footing unstable.
rocailleux: Covered with rock fragments and broken stones, creating a rough surface.
accidenté: Uneven and full of rises and dips rather than flat.
escarpé: Marked by steep cliffs or slopes that are difficult to climb or descend.
Definition in French
Se dit d'un terrain ou d'une côte formé de rochers et de pierres, souvent difficile à franchir.
Word origin
Rocheux derives from French roche with the suffix -eux, an inherited form of Latin -osus used to describe something characterized by the base noun.
Usage tips
- Rocheux usually suggests prominent rocks, whereas caillouteux focuses on small stones and rocailleux on loose rock fragments.