What is 'fosse' called in English?

'fosse' in English is called "Pit". Pit refers to: Un grand trou dans le sol, souvent creusé ou naturel.

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What is an example sentence for Pit in French?

English: "The workers dug a deep pit for the foundation of the new building." | French: "Les ouvriers ont creusé une fosse profonde pour les fondations du nouveau bâtiment."

noun · verb

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pit Meaning in French (pit signification en français)

nounfosse, noyau

verbopposer

fosse in English:pit

Phonetic:fɔs

Plural: pits

Gender:Féminin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de pit en français est fosse, noyau, opposer. (Un grand trou dans le sol, souvent creusé ou naturel.)

Definitions of Pit

1
noun
fosse
A large hole in the ground, often one that is dug or occurs naturally.
Un grand trou dans le sol, souvent creusé ou naturel.
2
noun
noyau
The hard stone in the center of some fruits, such as peaches or cherries.
La partie dure au centre de certains fruits, comme les pêches ou les cerises.
3
verb
opposer
To set someone or something in opposition or competition with another.
Mettre quelqu'un ou quelque chose en opposition ou en compétition avec un autre.

Example Sentences

“The workers dug a deep pit for the foundation of the new building.”

Les ouvriers ont creusé une fosse profonde pour les fondations du nouveau bâtiment.

“Remember to remove the pit before eating the cherry.”

N'oubliez pas de retirer le noyau avant de manger la cerise.

“The two teams were pitted against each other in the final match.”

Les deux équipes se sont affrontées lors du match final.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

troucreuxdénoyauter

In English:

hole cavity depression

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

protégeraider

In English:

mound hill

Inflected Word Forms

past tensepitted

present participlepitting

nounpitfall

nounpit stop

adjectivepitiless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pit stopcollocation

A stop during a race for fuel, tires, or repairs.

the pit of one's stomachidiom

A feeling of dread or anxiety, often felt physically in the stomach area.

pit againstphrasal_verb

To set someone or something in opposition or competition with another.