Le mur
Example: Le mur de la maison est très solide et blanc.
Definition
"Le mur" refers to a wall, typically a solid vertical structure that encloses or divides spaces within buildings or outdoor areas. It serves to provide support, protection, or separation, as in the phrase 'Le mur de la maison est très solide et blanc.'
Etymology
The term "le mur" comes from the Latin word 'murus,' meaning wall or fortification. Did you know that the Latin root also gave rise to similar words in many Romance languages, emphasizing the importance of walls in ancient architecture and defense?
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"Le mur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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