gravel

• Nom désignant un amas meuble de petits cailloux, galets ou débris rocheux, souvent utilisé dans la construction, l'aménagement paysager, ainsi que pour les allées et les accès.

A noun referring to a loose aggregation of small stones, pebbles, or rock fragments, often used in construction, landscaping, or for paths and driveways.

indénombrable

1. A2formal

   A loose mixture of small stones and rock fragments, often used for paths, driveways, or construction.

   gravier

   • The driveway was covered with gravel.
   • They spread gravel on the garden path.
   • The truck delivered a load of gravel for the construction site.

   Synonymesaggregategritshingle

2. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   Small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys or bladder (kidney stones).

   Calculs rénaux ou vésicaux

   • The patient was diagnosed with gravel in his kidneys.
   • Drinking plenty of water can help prevent gravel from forming.
   • He passed a small piece of gravel during urination.

• Verbe signifiant couvrir ou paver de gravier, ainsi que déconcerter ou irriter quelqu'un.

A verb meaning to cover or pave with gravel, or to perplex or annoy someone.

1. To cover with gravelB2formal

   To spread or cover a surface with small stones (gravel).

   recouvrir de gravier

   • The workers graveled the driveway to make it more stable.
   • They plan to gravel the garden path next week.
   • The road was graveled to prevent erosion.

   Synonymesmacadamizepebbleshingle

2. To perplex or annoyC1informalbritish

   To irritate, confuse, or cause trouble for someone.

   Embêter, agacer

   • His constant questions graveled the teacher.
   • The complicated instructions graveled the students.
   • She was graveled by the lack of clear communication.

   Synonymesannoybewilderbotherconfuseirkirritatenonplusperplexpuzzlevex

   Antonymescalmcomfortpleasereassuresoothe