noun🔗ShareBétonA solid mass formed by the coalescence of separate particles; a compound substance, a concretion."The bird's nest was a concrete example of how strong and carefully constructed things can be. "Le nid d'oiseau était un exemple concret de la solidité et de la minutie avec lesquelles les choses peuvent être construites.materialsubstancecompoundmassbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBétonSpecifically, a building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand."The road was made of concrete that had been poured in large slabs."La route était faite de béton qui avait été coulé en grandes dalles.materialarchitecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConcretA term designating both a quality and the subject in which it exists; a concrete term."My family's concrete plans for the summer vacation include visiting the beach. "Les projets concrets de vacances d'été de ma famille incluent une visite à la plage.philosophyqualitythingabstractessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSucre cuitSugar boiled down from cane juice to a solid mass."The chef used the concrete to make a sweet topping for the pancakes. "Le chef a utilisé le sucre cuit pour faire une garniture sucrée pour les crêpes.foodsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne glace, un dessert glacéA dessert of frozen custard with various toppings."For dessert, my son chose a chocolate concrete. "Pour le dessert, mon fils a choisi une glace au chocolat.foodentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConcrèteAn extract of herbal materials that has a semi-solid consistency, especially when such materials are partly aromatic."The herbal concrete used in the aromatherapy class had a pleasant, slightly sweet smell. "La concrète végétale utilisée dans le cours d'aromathérapie avait une odeur agréable, légèrement sucrée.substancematerialchemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBétonner(usually transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material)."I hate grass, so I concreted over my lawn."Je déteste l'herbe, alors j'ai bétonné ma pelouse.materialbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConcrétiser(usually transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real)."My plans for a vacation were very abstract, but after I concretely booked the flights and hotel, I felt much more confident about going. "Mes projets de vacances étaient très abstraits, mais après avoir concrètement réservé les vols et l'hôtel, je me sentais beaucoup plus confiant pour partir.abstractthingprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConcrétiser, se solidifierTo unite or coalesce into a mass or a solid body."The different groups of students concretely into one large study group for the upcoming exam. "Les différents groupes d'étudiants se sont concrétisés en un grand groupe d'étude pour l'examen à venir.materialsubstanceprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRéel, effectif, tangibleReal, actual, tangible."Fuzzy videotapes and distorted sound recordings are not concrete evidence that bigfoot exists."Les cassettes vidéo floues et les enregistrements sonores déformés ne sont pas des preuves tangibles de l'existence de Bigfoot.philosophytheorysciencemindabstractessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareConcret, réelBeing or applying to actual things, not abstract qualities or categories."The concrete steps to finishing the project were outlined in the meeting. "Les étapes concrètes pour achever le projet ont été exposées lors de la réunion.philosophyabstractessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSpécifique, précisParticular, specific, rather than general."While everyone else offered thoughts and prayers, she made a concrete proposal to help."Alors que tout le monde offrait des pensées et des prières, elle a fait une proposition concrète pour aider.abstractphilosophylanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareConcret, solideUnited by coalescence of separate particles, or liquid, into one mass or solid."The concrete mix formed a solid foundation for the new school building. "Le mélange de béton a formé une base solide pour le nouveau bâtiment scolaire.materialsubstancecompoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEn béton(modifying a noun) Made of concrete, a building material."The office building had concrete flower boxes out front."L'immeuble de bureaux avait des jardinières en béton devant.materialbuildingarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
