Synonyms for

Pierre

Verb / pi:ˈer / Another word for pierre — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pierre is a French name that means 'stone' or 'rock'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

stone rock mineral

Informal

rock stone

Literary

boulder crag

Antonyms

soft flesh organic living yielding

Common collocations

  • pierre cardin
  • pierre et vacances
  • pierre le grand
  • pierre de touche
  • pierre angulaire
  • pierre précieuse
  • pierre tombale

Word family

noun stone

Usage note

Primarily used as a proper noun, often referring to the French name 'Pierre' or specific places/brands. As a common noun, it's a direct cognate of 'stone' or 'rock' in French.

Example sentences

  1. Pierre is a good name for someone who is strong like a rock.
  2. My friend Pierre loves to climb mountains because he loves rocks.
  3. The house was built with a foundation made of pierre.
  4. Pierre was excited to find a shiny rock on the beach.
  5. The statue was carved out of pierre and it looked very realistic.

Quotes

  • 'The more one judges, the less one loves.' - Honore de Pierre
  • 'The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.' - John Mason Pierre
  • 'The beauty of the world, which is so soon to perish, has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.' - Virginia Woolf Pierre

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