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    Fronton (en. Pediment)

    /fʁɔ̃.tɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The upper part of a building, often decorated and overhanging.
    The fronton of the Greek temple is beautifully sculpted.
    Le fronton du temple grec est magnifiquement sculpté.
    In the Basque pelota games, the surface against which balls are returned.
    Players must hit the ball against the fronton.
    Les joueurs doivent frapper la balle contre le fronton.
    In architecture, the fronton is often a decorative element on top of doors or windows.
    The fronton of this house is adorned with floral patterns.
    Le fronton de cette maison est orné de motifs floraux.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'frons', which means 'forehead' or 'face'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a fronton
    To have an imposing or remarkable façade.
    avoir un fronton
    neoclassical fronton
    Refers to a fronton in a neoclassical architectural style.
    fronton néoclassique
    elevated fronton
    A fronton placed high up on a building.
    fronton surélevé

    Related Words

    gable
    Upper part of a wall, often triangular, surmounting a building.
    pignon
    façade
    The main face of a building.
    façade
    cornice
    The architectural element that overhangs a wall.
    corniche

    Slang Meanings

    A dullard or idiot.
    He acted like a real fronton by forgetting the appointment.
    Il a agi comme un vrai fronton en oubliant le rendez-vous.
    A very boring thing.
    That movie was a fronton, I fell asleep.
    Ce film était un fronton, je me suis endormi.