pilier
French → English
(noun) pillar: a vertical structural member or column supporting a building
La voûte de la cathédrale est soutenue par d'énormes piliers en pierre.
(English) The cathedral vault is supported by huge stone pillars.
Le toit de la véranda repose sur quatre piliers en bois sculpté.
(English) The veranda roof rests on four carved wooden pillars.
(noun) mainstay: a person or thing that provides essential support; a regular
Il est le pilier de son équipe de rugby, toujours présent lors des mêlées.
(English) He is the mainstay of his rugby team, always present during scrums.
Ce client est un pilier de café qui passe ses journées au comptoir.
(English) This customer is a pub regular who spends his days at the counter.
Entry ID: fr:en:pilier · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary