Le mortier
Example: Le mortier sert à coller les briques dans la construction.
Definition
"Le mortier" is a construction material composed of a mixture of sand, water, and a binder such as cement or lime, used to bond bricks or stones together securely in building structures.
Etymology
The term "le mortier" originates from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'mortarium,' which referred to a vessel for pounding or mixing. Over time, it came to describe the mixture used in masonry, highlighting its role in combining materials.
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"Le mortier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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