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Rock
01
roche, pierre
a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals
Exemples
She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach.
Elle a ramassé des roches intéressantes pendant son voyage à la plage.
The climber carefully ascended the large rock.
Le grimpeur a soigneusement escaladé le gros rocher.
02
a hard, brightly colored stick candy, often peppermint-flavored
Exemples
Children bought sticks of seaside rock.
The peppermint rock was striped with red and white.
03
material composed of aggregates of minerals forming the Earth's crust
Exemples
Granite is a common type of rock.
Sedimentary rocks are layered over time.
04
a swaying movement, especially side-to-side motion
Exemples
The boat experienced a dangerous rock in rough seas.
He lost his balance due to the rock of the platform.
Exemples
Through all the ups and downs in life, she has been my rock, always there when I needed her.
À travers tous les hauts et les bas de la vie, elle a été mon rocher, toujours là quand j'avais besoin d'elle.
He was a rock for the entire family after the loss, keeping everyone grounded and strong.
Il était un rocher pour toute la famille après la perte, maintenant tout le monde ancré et fort.
06
caillou, pierre
crack cocaine in solid, smokable form
SlangExemples
He was caught with a few rocks in his jacket pocket.
Il a été pris avec quelques roches dans la poche de sa veste.
Some people smoke rock to get a quick, intense high.
Certaines personnes fument du rock pour obtenir une défonce rapide et intense.
to rock
01
balancer, bercer, se balancer
to gently move from one side to another
Intransitive
Exemples
The boat rocked gently on the calm waters.
Le bateau berçait doucement sur les eaux calmes.
The cradle rocked back and forth, lulling the baby to sleep.
Le berceau se balançait d'avant en arrière, endormant le bébé.
02
bercer, balancer
to cause someone or something to move gently from one side to another
Transitive: to rock sth
Exemples
She gently rocked the baby in her arms, calming him with the soothing motion.
Elle berça doucement le bébé dans ses bras, l'apaisant avec ce mouvement apaisant.
The caretaker rocked the cradle to help the infant fall into a peaceful slumber.
Le gardien a bercé le berceau pour aider le bébé à tomber dans un sommeil paisible.
03
secouer, ébranler
to shock or surprise someone in a strong way
Exemples
The discovery of the ancient city rocked the archaeology field.
La découverte de l'ancienne ville a secoué le domaine de l'archéologie.
His sudden departure rocked the company.
Son départ soudain a secoué l'entreprise.
04
porter avec style, assumer fièrement
to wear or carry something confidently, often clothing or accessories
SlangExemples
She rocks that jacket like no one else.
Elle assure cette veste comme personne d'autre.
He 's rocking a new pair of sneakers today.
Il arbore une nouvelle paire de baskets aujourd'hui.
Arbre Lexical
rockery
rocklike
rocky
rock
