Étoit (en. Was)

/etwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The upper surface of a building, typically built to shelter the interior.

The roof of this house is made of tiles.

L'étoit de cette maison est en tuiles.

The part of a structure that serves as a covering.

The roof had to be repaired after the storm.

Il a fallu réparer l'étoit après la tempête.

The outer aspect or appearance of the house.

The thatched roof gives a unique charm to the house.

L'étoit en chaume donne un charme unique à la maison.

Derived from Old French 'estoit' meaning 'roof'.

to have one's head in the clouds

To be distracted or dreamy.

avoir la tête dans les étoiles

to cool off under the roof

To protect oneself from the sun or the heat.

se mettre au frais sous l'étoit

to climb on the roof

To climb or settle on the roof.

monter sur l'étoit

roof

Surface that covers a building.

toit

lid

Object that covers something.

couvercle

shelter

Place that protects from the elements.

abri

To be under pressure or stressed.

I feel like the roof is falling on my head.

J'ai l'impression d'avoir l'étoit qui me tombe sur la tête.

To be sheltered from worries.

With this salary, I'm managing, I have a good roof.

Avec ce salaire, je m'en sors, j'ai un bon étoit.