concrete

• Décrit quelque chose de concret, réel et tangible, par opposition à abstrait ou théorique.

Describes something that is specific, real, and tangible rather than abstract or theoretical.

1. Specific and realB1formal

   Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

   concret

   • We need concrete evidence to support the claim.
   • She gave concrete examples of the problem.
   • The plan lacks concrete details.

   Synonymesactualmaterialphysicalrealsolidsubstantialtangible

   Antonymesabstractidealimmaterialintangibletheoretical

2. Made of concreteA2formal

   Constructed from the building material concrete.

   En béton

   • The concrete wall blocked the noise.
   • They walked on the concrete pavement.
   • A concrete foundation supports the house.

• Matériau de construction composé d'un mélange de gravier ou de pierres concassées, de sable, de ciment et d'eau, qui durcit en une masse semblable à de la pierre.

A building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, which hardens into a stone-like mass.

indénombrable

1. Building materialB1formal

   A hard, strong construction material made from cement, sand, gravel, and water.

   Béton (matériau de construction)

   • The workers poured concrete for the new sidewalk.
   • The building is made of reinforced concrete.
   • Concrete needs time to dry and harden properly.

• Verbe signifiant se solidifier, rendre réel ou recouvrir de béton.

A verb meaning to solidify, make real, or cover with concrete material.

1. Cover with concreteB2formal

   To cover or pave a surface with concrete.

   Bétonner

   • They decided to concrete the driveway.
   • The workers concreted the floor of the new garage.
   • The path was concreted to prevent mud in the rain.

   Synonymespavesurface

2. Make solid or firmC1formal

   To make something solid, firm, or real.

   Rendre concret

   • The agreement helped concrete their partnership.
   • The evidence concreted his theory.
   • The team's success concreted their reputation.

   Synonymescoagulatecongealconsolidatefirmhardenrealizesetsolidifythicken

   Antonymesdissolveliquefymeltsoftenweaken