Château (en. Castle)

/ʃɛto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Prestigious building used as a residence, often associated with a vineyard.

The Château de Versailles is an iconic example of French architecture.

Le château de Versailles est un exemple emblématique de l'architecture française.

Fortress or fortified dwelling, sometimes used for military purposes.

The Château de Carcassonne is famous for its medieval ramparts.

Le château de Carcassonne est célèbre pour ses remparts médiévaux.

Vineyard, especially in France.

This wine comes from a renowned château in the Bordeaux region.

Ce vin provient d'un château réputé dans la région de Bordeaux.

From old French 'castel', derived from Latin 'castellum' meaning fortress.

water tower

A reservoir or a building for storing water.

château d'eau

house of cards

A fragile or unstable construction, often used as a metaphor for a vulnerable idea or plan.

château de cartes

fortified castle

A fortification, often medieval, used as a residence.

château-fort

lord of the manor

The owner or noble who lives in a château.

châtelain

A large house or a luxurious place.

This villa looks like a real château.

Cette villa ressemble à un vrai château.

A place considered very attractive or impressive.

This nightclub is a château!

Cette boîte de nuit est un château !