Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Dais (en. Canopy)

    /dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elevated platform in a public space or during a ceremony.
    The king stood on the dais during the ceremony.
    Le roi se tenait sur le dais pendant la cérémonie.
    Decorative elevated structure to host distinguished guests.
    The dais was richly decorated for the wedding.
    Le dais était richement décoré pour le mariage.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'dais', derived from Latin 'discus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put oneself on one's dais
    To place oneself in a position of authority.
    se mettre sur son dais
    to speak from the dais
    To speak with conviction or authority.
    parler depuis le dais
    to show one's dais
    To assert one's importance or status.
    montrer son dais

    Related Words

    platform
    Elevated platform for speeches or performances.
    estrade
    pulpit
    High seat in a church, often for the preacher.
    chaire

    Slang Meanings

    A high place to feel important.
    He thinks he is on his dais now that he has been promoted.
    Il se croit sur son dais maintenant qu'il a été promu.
    To have a special status.
    She behaves as if she is on a dais after her appointment.
    Elle se comporte comme si elle était sur un dais après sa nomination.