toit-terrasse
The English phrase 'rooftop terrace' is translated into French as toit-terrasse.
The term toit-terrasse refers to an open-air area on the top of a building designed for relaxation or entertainment.
Did you know?
- French urban planning often treats the toit-terrasse as a 'fifth facade' of a building, meaning it is judged for its aesthetic beauty from above.
- In many French-speaking cities like Paris, a rooftop terrace is often part of a rooftop, a loanword from English that has become standard in the modern hospitality industry.
- In French, the word terrasse can also refer to a specific type of outdoor seating area for a café or restaurant, regardless of whether it is located on a roof or at street level.
Examples in context
- L'hôtel de luxe dispose d'une magnifique terrasse sur le toit où vous pouvez profiter du soleil et d'une vue panoramique sur la ville.The luxury hotel has a magnificent rooftop terrace where you can enjoy the sun and a panoramic view of the city.
- Le restaurant chic propose une expérience culinaire unique sur son toit-terrasse.The elegant restaurant offers a unique dining experience on its rooftop terrace.
- Les appartements du quartier historique ont souvent des terrasses sur les toits offrant une vue magnifique sur l'architecture locale.The apartments in the historic district often have rooftop terraces with magnificent views of the local architecture.
- Le toit-terrasse de cet hôtel est magnifique.The rooftop terrace of this hotel is magnificent.
- Il y a un petit jardin sur le toit-terrasse.There is a small garden on the rooftop terrace.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are deciding where to spend a sunny afternoon.
- LucasIl fait très beau aujourd'hui.The weather is very beautiful today.
- ChloéTu veux aller sur le toit-terrasse de l'immeuble ?Do you want to go to the building's rooftop terrace?
- LucasOui, c'est une excellente idée, Chloé.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Chloé.
- ChloéOn va pouvoir bien se détendre là-bas.We will be able to relax well there.
