How to Say “Bailey” in French

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The French word for the English term 'bailey' is Bailey.
The term refers to the space contained within the outer wall of a castle.
Meaning: space contained by the outer wall of a castle (noun)

Did you know?

  • While Bailey refers to the courtyard, the outer wall protecting it is called the enceinte, a word that also means 'pregnant' when used as an adjective for a woman.
  • The term basse-cour is used to describe the castle bailey but is also the everyday French word for a chicken coop or poultry yard.
  • The word enclos used for a bailey is also the term for the unique 'parish closes' found in Brittany, which are walled churchyards.

Example conversation

Nathan and Léa are visiting a medieval castle.

  1. Nathan

    Où se trouve la Bailey ?
    Where is the bailey?
  2. Léa

    Elle est juste derrière cette porte.
    It is right behind this gate.
  3. Nathan

    C'est un espace très vaste.
    It is a very vast space.
  4. Léa

    Oui, la Bailey accueillait tout le village.
    Yes, the bailey used to welcome the whole village.
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