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pile in French

pile in French is tas, monceau, pile — pile means a number of things heaped or stacked on top of each other.

pile in French

tas
noun
monceau
noun
pile
noun
pieu
noun
A large stake, or piece of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth or sea-bed for the support of a building, a pier, or other superstructure, or to form a cofferdam, etc.
pile
noun
(heraldiccharge) One of the ordinaries or subordinaries having the form of a wedge, usually placed palewise, with the broadest end uppermost.
ajouter
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
amasser
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
empiler
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate
faire pile
verb
(transitive, often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate

What does "pile" mean?

  1. noun A number of things heaped or stacked on top of each other.
    "A pile of autumn leaves was waiting for the children to jump in."
  2. noun Informally, a large amount, especially of money.
    "He earned a pile from the sale of his flat and bought a farm."
  3. noun A long beam or post driven deep into the ground to support a structure such as a building or pier.
    "The old wooden pier stands on piles that have rotted at the base."
  4. verb To heap things up, or to move as a group in a disorganised way.
    "After the match, the players piled on top of the goalscorer in joy."
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pile in a sentence

  • A pile of autumn leaves was waiting for the children to jump in.
  • Dirty laundry formed a pile at the foot of the bed.
  • He earned a pile from the sale of his flat and bought a farm.
  • They must have spent a pile on that kitchen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pile" in French?
"pile" in French is tas, monceau, pile. pile means: A number of things heaped or stacked on top of each other.
How do you use "pile" in a sentence?
Example: "A pile of autumn leaves was waiting for the children to jump in." In French, "pile" is tas, monceau, pile.
Are there other ways to say "pile" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "pile": tas, monceau, pile, pieu, ajouter, amasser.
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