La brique
Example: Les ouvriers ont posé la brique rouge sur le mur.
Definition
"La brique" refers to a rectangular block of clay or other material used in construction to build walls and structures. It is typically red or brown and is laid in rows with mortar to form solid, durable surfaces, as in the phrase 'Les ouvriers ont posé la brique rouge sur le mur.'
Etymology
The word "la brique" comes from the Old French 'brike,' which itself likely derives from a Germanic source related to the word for a small piece or fragment. Did you know that bricks have been used since ancient times, and the term reflects their shape as small, manageable building units?
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"La brique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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