Chateau: meaning, definitions and examples

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chateau

 

[ หˆสƒรฆt.oสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

French architecture

A chateau is a large French country house or castle often used as a residence for nobility or a winery.

Synonyms

castle, manor, palace.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

Wine industry

In the wine industry, a chateau is a winery estate where grapes are grown and wine is produced.

Synonyms

estate, vineyard, winery.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น castelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schloss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kastil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรขteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸato

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกmek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกmok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸŽๅ ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ castillo

Etymology

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.