Chateaux: meaning, definitions and examples

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chateaux

 

[ สƒรฆหˆtoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

French buildings

Chateaux are large, stately residences, often of impressive architecture. Traditionally found in France, they can vary in style and function, serving as homes for nobility or as historical landmarks. Some chateaux are famous for their gardens and vineyards, contributing to their cultural significance.

Synonyms

castle, manor, palace

Examples of usage

  • The chateau was surrounded by beautiful gardens.
  • Many tourists visit the historic chateaux in the Loire Valley.
  • She inherited a chateau in the French countryside.

Translations

Translations of the word "chateaux" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น castelos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรถsser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kastil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรขteaux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castillos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸatolar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกmky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกmky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸŽๅ ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gradovi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า› castles

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™srlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ castillos

Etymology

The term 'chateau' comes from the Old French word 'castel', which means a castle or fortress. Initially, it referred to fortified structures used by lords and nobles for defense purposes. Over time, the meaning shifted from military fortifications to refer to elegant residences and vineyard estates, especially during the Renaissance period when nobility began to build grand homes in the French countryside. 'Chateau' has since become a symbol of French culture, representing not only the architectural style but also the historical context of the land and its prestigious wine-producing regions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,402 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.