Bastion (en. Bastion)

/bas.tjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A defensive structure protruding from a rampart.

The bastion of the castle withstood assaults for centuries.

Le bastion du château a résisté aux assauts pendant des siècles.

A person or group that defends an idea or position.

This intellectual is a bastion of freedom of expression.

Cet intellectuel est un bastion de la liberté d'expression.

A point of resistance in a broader context.

This institution is a bastion of education.

Cette institution est un bastion de l'éducation.

From the French word 'bastir', which means 'to build'.

bastion of culture

A place or institution that protects and promotes culture.

bastion de la culture

bastion of democracy

An institution or set of principles that defend democracy.

bastion de la démocratie

bastille

An old fortress in Paris, a symbol of the French Revolution.

bastille

builder

One who builds or erects.

bastisseur

to fortify

To make something stronger, to secure.

bastionner

A very safe or protected place.

This place is a true bastion for video game enthusiasts.

Cet endroit est un vrai bastion pour les passionnés de jeux vidéo.

A person who fiercely defends their ideas.

It really is a bastion, he doesn't let anyone criticize his opinion.

C'est vraiment un bastion, il ne laisse personne critiquer son avis.