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    Citadelle (en. Citadel)

    /si.ta.dɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A military structure intended to house soldiers and defend a location.
    The citadel of Carcassonne is impressive in size.
    La citadelle de Carcassonne est impressionnante par sa taille.
    A place of refuge, a secure shelter.
    During the attack, the population took refuge in the citadel.
    Lors de l'attaque, la population s'est réfugiée dans la citadelle.
    An elevated fortification on a hill or mountain.
    The enemies attempted to take the citadel outside the city.
    Les ennemis ont tenté de prendre la citadelle en dehors de la ville.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'civitas', meaning 'city', with the diminutive suffix '-elle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To retreat into one's citadel
    To put oneself in safety or defend oneself in a secure place.
    se retrancher dans sa citadelle
    An impregnable citadel
    A place so well protected that it is impossible to capture.
    une citadelle imprenable
    The citadel of freedom
    A metaphor to denote a place or state of mind of protection or security.
    la citadelle de la liberté

    Related Words

    Bastion
    An advanced defense point, often on a fortification.
    bastion
    Rampart
    A wall or defensive barrier.
    rempart
    Fortification
    A structure built to protect a location.
    fortification

    Slang Meanings

    A place considered a safe refuge.
    This house is my citadel.
    Cette maison est ma citadelle.
    A highly protected and difficult-to-access location.
    This café is my citadel against stress.
    Ce café est ma citadelle contre le stress.