Chateau: meaning, definitions and examples
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chateau
[ หสรฆt.oส ]
French architecture
A chateau is a large French country house or castle often used as a residence for nobility or a winery.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chateau in the Loire Valley is known for its stunning architecture.
- We visited a beautiful chateau in Burgundy during our trip to France.
Wine industry
In the wine industry, a chateau is a winery estate where grapes are grown and wine is produced.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The chateau produces some of the finest wines in the region.
- We went on a tour of a chateau in Bordeaux and learned about the winemaking process.
Translations
Translations of the word "chateau" in other languages:
๐ต๐น castelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Schloss
๐ฎ๐ฉ kastil
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะผะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zamek
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ
๐ซ๐ท chรขteau
๐ช๐ธ castillo
๐น๐ท ลato
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกmek
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกmok
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ก
๐ธ๐ฎ grad
๐ฎ๐ธ kastali
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะผะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษsr
๐ฒ๐ฝ castillo
Word origin
The word 'chateau' originates from the Old French word 'castel' meaning castle. It was commonly used to refer to a large country house or castle in France, especially one owned by nobility. Over time, the term also became associated with wineries in France, particularly those with a long history of winemaking. Today, 'chateau' is widely recognized as a symbol of French elegance and heritage.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,673, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19675 absolution
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