Arcades (en. Arcades)

/aʁ.kad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Long covered space supported by columns and composed of arches.

The arcades of the old town attract many tourists.

Les arcades de la vieille ville attirent de nombreux touristes.

Series of arches forming a passage.

We wandered under the arcades of the shopping center.

Nous avons flâné sous les arcades du centre commercial.

Decorative elements on buildings, often in Gothic architecture.

The arcades of the cathedrals are majestic.

Les arcades des cathédrales sont majestueuses.

From Latin 'arcada', meaning 'vault' or 'arch'.

under the arcades

passing or walking under a series of arches.

sous les arcades

to have high cheekbones

to have pronounced facial features, often a reference to beautiful facial architecture.

avoir des arcades

arch

Architectural structure in the shape of an arch.

voûte

column

Vertical stem supporting a structure.

colonne

pillar

Support generally made of stone or concrete to support a building.

pilier

Expression denoting a series of fun or intriguing events.

This bar has arcade video games from the 80s.

Ce bar a des arcades de jeux vidéo des années 80.