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    Balcons (en. Balconies)

    /bal.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elevated platform, often with a guardrail, used to admire the view.
    She stood on the balcony to enjoy the sunset.
    Elle se tenait sur le balcon pour profiter du coucher de soleil.
    Elevated terrace of a building.
    The apartments on the top floor have large balconies.
    Les appartements au dernier étage ont de grands balcons.
    In a theater, the balcony refers to the upper level of the auditorium.
    We took seats in the balcony to see the play better.
    Nous avons pris des sièges au balcon pour mieux voir la pièce.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'balcon', derived from Italian 'balcone', which means 'large broom'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Breakfast on the balcony
    Eating outdoors on the balcony.
    déjeuner sur le balcon
    Flowered balcony
    A balcony adorned with flowers.
    balcon fleuri
    Theater balcony
    Space reserved for spectators on the upper level of a performance hall.
    balcon de théâtre

    Related Words

    Balcony box
    A small balcony, often for a single use.
    balconnière
    Guardrail
    Barrier or railing that protects a balcony.
    garde-fou
    Pergola
    Wooden or metal structure supporting plants on a balcony.
    pergola

    Slang Meanings

    To show oneself on their balconies
    He came to show himself on his balconies during the party.
    Il est venu se montrer sur ses balcons lors de la fête.
    To have a balcony on life
    She really has a balcony on life, always positive.
    Elle a vraiment un balcon sur la vie, toujours positive.