palais
/pa.lɛ/masculine
The English phrase 'palace' is translated into French as palais.
palais refers to a large, lavish residence.
Meaning: large, lavish residence (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun palais is masculine and uses the definite article le to form le palais (the palace).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pa.lɛ/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word palais is used for both a royal residence and the roof of the mouth, known in English as the 'palate'.
- In French, palais can also refer to a judicial building or a court of law. While an English speaker might only think of a royal residence, a Frenchman might use the word to describe where a judge sits.
- The French word palais actually evolved from a confusion between the Latin words for 'palate' and 'palace'.
Examples in context
- Elle me conduisit au palais.She guided me to the palace.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use palais with a direct object.Tatoeba #1466089 by sacredceltic, translation #313178 by CM
- Le palais était fortement gardé.The palace was heavily guarded.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use palais as a subject.Tatoeba #1351769 by sacredceltic, translation #327479 by CK
- Où est le Palais des Beaux-Arts ?Where is the Palace of Fine Arts?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use palais in a question about a specific location.Tatoeba #8033775 by Katastrauff, translation #687658 by lukaszpp
- Le Palais du Louvre est un exemple de beauté architecturale.The Louvre Palace is an example of architectural beauty.
- Le Château de Versailles est un palais très célèbre en France.The Palace of Versailles is a well-known palace in France.
- Ce château est vraiment impressionnant !This palace is truly impressive!
- As-tu déjà visité ce palace ?Have you ever visited this palace?
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at a picture in a book.
- LucasCe palais est magnifique.This palace is magnificent.
- ChloéOui, il est immense.Yes, it is immense.
- LucasEst-ce que tu veux le visiter ?Do you want to visit it?
- ChloéOh oui, j'en rêve !Oh yes, I dream of it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “palace” translations and entries palais, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries palais, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
