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    Écuries (en. Stables)

    /e.ky.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Building where horses are kept.
    The castle's stables house several purebred horses.
    Les écuries du château abritent plusieurs chevaux de race.
    The collection of horses from a breeding farm or a stable.
    The riding school’s stable has around twenty horses.
    L'écurie du centre équestre compte une vingtaine de chevaux.
    In racing jargon, refers to the house that trains racehorses.
    This stable has won several championships.
    Cette écurie a remporté plusieurs championnats.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stabulum', meaning a shelter for animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put into stables
    To put a horse in a stable to keep it.
    mettre en écurie
    racing stable
    Stable specialized in training racehorses.
    écurie de course
    keep in stables
    To keep something in a stable, often referring to unfinished preparations or projects.
    tenir en écurie

    Related Words

    rider
    Person who rides horses.
    cavalier
    horseback riding
    Practice of riding horses.
    équitation
    foal
    Young horse.
    poulain

    Slang Meanings

    Group of horses or riders preparing for a competition.
    The stable was in turmoil before the big race.
    L'écurie était en émoi avant la grande course.
    Informal meeting place for horseback riding enthusiasts.
    They spend their evenings at the stable discussing horses.
    Ils passent leurs soirées à l'écurie à discuter de chevaux.