Castle-house (en. Castle house)

/kæsəl haʊs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A house that imitates the architecture of a castle.
The Dupont family's castle-house is a true masterpiece.
La castle-house de la famille Dupont est un véritable chef-d'œuvre.
A residential building designed with decorative elements similar to those of a castle.
He dreams of buying a castle-house in the countryside.
Il rêve d'acheter une castle-house dans la campagne.
A property that combines modern comfort and medieval style.
His castle-house is full of towers and battlements.
Sa castle-house est pleine de tours et de créneaux.

Etymology

The term 'castle-house' is a combination of the English words 'castle' and 'house,' evoking a home decorated in a castle style.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in a castle-house
To live in a house like a castle.
vivre dans une castle-house
to build a castle-house
To raise a house inspired by castles.
construire une castle-house
castle of their dreams
A whimsical and sumptuous house.
château de ses rêves

Related Words

castle
Fortified building with majestic architecture.
château
estate
Rural or landed property.
domaine
manor
Large house often surrounded by land.
manoir

Slang Meanings

Very luxurious house.
His new castle-house is simply incredible!
Sa nouvelle castle-house est tout simplement incroyable !
Extravagant living place.
They transformed their house into a castle-house, it's crazy!
Ils ont transformé leur maison en castle-house, c'est fou !