Translation
stone
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Word origin
From Latin petra ('rock, stone'), itself from Greek petra. The same root gives English petrify, petroleum and the name Peter.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- petra
- English cognates
- petrify, petroleum
Grammar
Examples
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The house is built from local stone.
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He threw a stone into the river.
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He has a heart of stone, nothing touches him.
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The garden wall is built with local stones.
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A small stone got stuck in my walking shoe.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 6: pierre, entrée, libérer and 7 more words.