maçonner

Senses

1. 1.

   to build with stone or brick

   to lay bricks or stones in mortar to construct a wall or structure

2. 2.

   to seal or block up

   to seal or wall up an opening with bricks or stone

Examples

• "Les ouvriers ont maçonné le mur en pierre."

  The workers laid the stone wall.

• "Il a dû maçonner la porte pour empêcher l'accès."

  He had to wall up the door to prevent access.

• "On maçonne cette fenêtre depuis longtemps."

  This window has been sealed up for a long time.

Usage

A technical verb used in construction and masonry work. In everyday speech, it's less common than related nouns like "maçon" (mason) or "maçonnerie" (masonry). Often used in the passive or reflexive form when referring to sealed openings.