pierre de curling
The English phrase "curling stone" is translated into French as pierre de curling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pierre (stone), de (of) and curling (the sport).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, use pierres de curling by adding an s to the noun pierre while leaving curling unchanged.
Did you know?
- The word pierre comes from the Latin 'petra', which is also the root of English words like 'petrified' and 'petroleum'.
- The word pierre is used in the French idiom avoir un cœur de pierre to describe someone who is cold or heartless.
- The word pierre is a cognate of the English word 'peter', as both derive from the Greek name 'Petros' meaning 'rock'.
Examples in context
- J'ai vu les joueurs lancer les pierres de curling.I saw the players throwing the curling stones.
- Le lanceur a lâché la pierre de curling.The thrower released the curling stone.
- La pierre de curling est très lourde.The curling stone is very heavy.
- Il faut nettoyer la pierre de curling.The curling stone must be cleaned.
- Regarde cette belle pierre de curling.Look at this beautiful curling stone.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are at an ice rink watching a practice session.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu sais comment on lance la pierre de curling ?Do you know how to throw the curling stone?
- ChloéPas vraiment, mais c'est fascinant à regarder.Not really, but it is fascinating to watch.
- GabrielChloé, cette pierre de curling glisse très vite !Chloé, this curling stone slides very fast!
- ChloéOui, le mouvement est incroyable.Yes, the movement is incredible.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries curling, de, pierre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
