rock

• Matière minérale dure qui constitue une partie de la surface de la Terre, ou un gros morceau de cette matière. Peut aussi désigner une masse rocheuse formant un relief ou un affleurement.

A noun referring to a hard, solid mineral substance forming part of the Earth's surface or a large piece of stone.

1. Natural stoneA1formal

   A hard, solid mineral substance that forms part of the earth's surface.

   roche (matière minérale naturelle)

   • He picked up a rock from the beach.
   • The rock formation was impressive.
   • Climbers scaled the steep rock face.

   Synonymesbouldercragoutcroppebblestone

2. Rock musicA2informal

   A genre of popular music that originated as rock and roll in the 1950s.

   Rock (musique)

   • She loves listening to rock music.
   • The rock concert was sold out.
   • Classic rock bands like The Beatles are legendary.

   Synonymesrock and rollrock music

3. Large stone or boulderA1informal

   A large piece of rock, often used in construction or as a landmark.

   rocher

   • The ship hit a rock and sank.
   • Kids were skipping rocks across the lake.
   • The garden had a big rock in the center.

   Synonymesbouldercragmonolithoutcropstone

4. Jewel or diamond (slang)C1slangamerican

   A precious stone, especially a diamond.

   Pierre précieuse (argot), diamant

   • She showed off her new rock on her finger.
   • That rock must have cost a fortune.
   • He bought her a huge rock for their anniversary.

   Synonymesdiamondgemicejewelsparklerstone

• Verbe désignant un mouvement doux d'avant en arrière ou d'un côté à l'autre, ou le fait de faire bouger ou osciller quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving gently back and forth or from side to side, or to cause something to shake or sway.

1. Move back and forthA2formal

   To move gently or repeatedly back and forth or from side to side.

   balancer

   • She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.
   • The boat rocked gently on the waves.
   • He rocked in his chair while reading.

   Synonymesoscillatepitchrollswayswing

2. Shake or disturbB2formal

   To shake or cause to shake violently; to shock or upset.

   Secouer violemment

   • The earthquake rocked the entire city.
   • The scandal rocked the political world.
   • Her decision rocked the family.

   Synonymesagitateconvulsedisturbjarjoltshakeshocktrembleunsettleupset

   Antonymescalmsettlesoothe

3. Excel or be impressive (slang)B2slangamerican

   To be excellent or outstanding, especially in performance.

   Assurer / déchirer

   • That band rocks!
   • You rock at playing guitar.
   • The party rocked all night long.

   Synonymesdominateexcelruleshineslay

   Antonymesblowstinksuck