châteaux
The English phrase castles is translated into French as châteaux.
The term refers to large fortified buildings traditionally used as residences for nobility. In French, château can refer to both a fortified castle and a grand stately manor or country house, whereas in English 'castle' often implies a defensive fortification.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is château.
Did you know?
- In French, château can refer to the water tower of a town, known as a château d'eau.
- In France, château is also the standard term for a winery or the estate that produces wine, even if there is no fortress on the property.
- In a French kitchen, a château of butter or a château of ice can refer to a grand, elaborate arrangement or structure made of those ingredients.
Examples in context
- Beaucoup de châteaux sont en ruines.Many castles are in ruins.This sentence shows how to use châteaux to describe buildings that are in ruins.Tatoeba #11281855 by lbdx, translation #10355242 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Il y a beaucoup de châteaux en Castille.There's a lot of castles in Castile.This sentence uses châteaux to refer to buildings located in a specific region.Tatoeba #11978163 by zogwarg, translation #8960782 by sundown
- Nous avons visité les châteaux de la Loire.We visited the castles of the Loire.This sentence demonstrates using châteaux when referring to the castles of the Loire.Tatoeba #1492972 by martin9, translation #4398858 by XenoKat
- Les châteaux de la Loire sont magnifiques.The castles of the Loire Valley are magnificent.
- Nous avons visité plusieurs châteaux pendant nos vacances.We visited several castles during our vacation.
- Voyageons en France pour découvrir les châteaux forts de la région.Let's travel to France to discover the fortified castles in the region.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at a travel brochure.
- LucasEst-ce qu'on peut visiter ces châteaux ?Can we visit these castles?
- ChloéOui, ils sont ouverts cet été.Yes, they are open this summer.
- LucasLes châteaux de la région sont magnifiques.The castles in the region are magnificent.
- ChloéC'est vrai, j'adore l'histoire de ces châteaux.It's true, I love the history of these castles.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
