Châtelet (en. Castle)

[ʃate.le]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small castle or fort.

The city châtelet offers a magnificent view.

Le châtelet de la ville offre une vue magnifique.

A defensive place, often associated with a picturesque aspect.

Medieval châtelets were often surrounded by moats.

Les châtelets médiévaux étaient souvent entourés de douves.

In architecture, a building that is dependent on a larger castle.

This châtelet is a perfect example of Renaissance architecture.

Ce châtelet est un parfait exemple de l'architecture de la Renaissance.

Derived from the word 'château', referring to a small fortification.

Tuileries châtelet

An old châtelet in Paris, now replaced by the Tuileries garden.

châtelet des Tuileries

wooden châtelet

A châtelet built of wood, often used in historical reenactments.

châtelet de bois

château

Fortified building, generally larger, often serving as a residence.

château

fortress

Military construction designed to protect against attacks.

forteresse

keep

The central and most fortified part of a castle.

donjon

Sometimes used to refer to a small house or shelter.

He lives in a châtelet by the river.

Il vit dans un châtelet au bord de la rivière.

Humorous reference to a place where one feels safe.

After that storm, my house is my châtelet.

Après cette tempête, ma maison est mon châtelet.