brick

• Bloc rectangulaire en matériau dur, généralement en argile cuite au four, utilisé dans la construction. Peut aussi désigner un petit bloc d'une autre matière utilisée comme jouet ou élément de construction.

A rectangular block of hard material, typically made of clay and baked in a kiln, used in building construction.

1. Building materialA2formal

   A rectangular block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or baking in a kiln, used for building walls, houses, and other structures.

   brique (matériau de construction)

   • The house was built with red bricks.
   • He stacked the bricks neatly on the pallet.
   • The old factory walls were made of crumbling brick.

2. B1informal

   A rectangular block of any material, such as ice, cheese, or gold.

   Bloc rectangulaire

   • She bought a brick of cheese from the market.
   • The gold was stored in heavy bricks.
   • He cut a brick of ice for the cooler.

   Synonymesblockcakeingotloafslab

3. A reliable or helpful personB2informalbritish

   A person who is dependable, loyal, and supportive, especially in difficult times.

   Personne fiable et dévouée

   • You're a real brick for helping me move house.
   • She's been a brick throughout this crisis.
   • He's a brick; you can always count on him.

   Synonymesgood eggmainstaypillarrockstandbytroupertrump