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Vocabulary Entry
pierre
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A male given name of French origin, meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
Example Sentences
"Pierre is a common name in France."
"My friend Pierre loves to hike in the mountains."
"The artist Pierre painted a stunning landscape."
V
verb
To make something into a stone or rock; to petrify.
Example Sentences
"The intense heat can pierre wood into stone."
"They decided to pierre the sculpture for durability."
"In the ancient legend, they could pierre a fallen tree."
A
adjective
Related to or resembling stone; stony.
Example Sentences
"The pierre surface of the building added to its historical charm."
"He admired the pierre quality of the gemstone."
"Her expression was pierre, showing no emotion."