ciment

/si.mɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing

cement (powder used as a binder in concrete and mortar)

Il faut acheter trois sacs de ciment pour refaire la terrasse.

We need to buy three bags of cement to redo the terrace.

2.
nounmasculineSing

bond; unifying or binding force

Leur passion pour le foot est le ciment de leur amitié.

Their passion for football is the bond of their friendship.