Chateaux: meaning, definitions and examples
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chateaux
[ สรฆหtoส ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น castelos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรถsser
๐ฎ๐ฉ kastil
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะผะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zamki
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ
๐ซ๐ท chรขteaux
๐ช๐ธ castillos
๐น๐ท ลatolar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกmky
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกmky
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ก
๐ธ๐ฎ gradovi
๐ฎ๐ธ kastalar
๐ฐ๐ฟ า castles
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษsrlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 33399 slob
- 33400 deceitfully
- 33402 chateaux
- 33403 slagging
- 33404 pleadingly
- 33405 condign
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