Usage Note
Granit (also spelled granite in French) is the common igneous rock used in construction and monuments. The final 't' is silent. The adjective granitique describes terrain or rock of this type.
Examples
"Le sol est fait de granit poli."
Natural Translation
The floor is made of polished granite.
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