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    Donjon (en. Dungeon)

    /dɔ̃.ʒɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large central tower in a medieval castle, serving as residence or refuge.
    The donjon of the castle was well preserved.
    Le donjon du château était bien préservé.
    A prison or a dark and gloomy cell.
    He was locked up in the donjon for his crimes.
    Il a été enfermé dans le donjon pour ses crimes.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'donjon' which means 'tower', derived from Latin 'dominium'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide in the donjon
    To distance oneself or protect oneself from others.
    se cacher dans le donjon
    medieval donjon
    Reference to a historical period when donjons were used.
    donjon médiéval
    to storm the donjon
    To launch an attack or offensive against a castle.
    prendre d'assaut le donjon

    Related Words

    castle
    Fortified building that may include a donjon.
    château
    fortress
    Protected military structure.
    forteresse
    wall
    Build around or near the donjon for defense.
    mur

    Slang Meanings

    A place where one is stuck with no way out.
    After the last date, I felt like I was in a donjon.
    Après le dernier rendez-vous, je me suis senti comme dans un donjon.
    A difficult or desperate situation.
    If this continues, I'm not going to get out of this donjon.
    Si ça continue, je ne vais pas sortir de ce donjon.