Chapiteaux (en. Capitals)

/ʃapitø/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Decorative or structural element located at the top of a column or pilaster.

Example_sentence: The capitals of the cathedral columns are finely carved.

Les chapiteaux des colonnes de la cathédrale sont finement sculptés.

Definition_text: Fabric structure stretched to form a temporary shelter.

Example_sentence: A canopy was set up for the birthday party in the garden.

Un chapiteau a été monté pour la fête d'anniversaire dans le jardin.

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'capitia', plural of 'caput', meaning 'head'.

Phrase: column capital

Meaning: decorative element of architecture

chapiteau de colonne

Phrase: to be under a canopy

Meaning: to be sheltered under a temporary structure

être sous un chapiteau

Related_word: column

Description: vertical support that can hold a capital

colonne

Related_word: pilaster

Description: architectural element similar to a column

pilastre

Related_word: sculpture

Description: art that can decorate the capitals

sculpture

Meaning: Eating under a canopy

Example: We had a big meal under the canopy set up in the park.

On a fait un grand repas sous le chapiteau installé dans le parc.

Meaning: Partying under a canopy

Example: The evening was lively, everyone was dancing under the canopy.

La soirée était animée, tout le monde dansait sous le chapiteau.