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    Manoir (en. Manor)

    [ma.nwaʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Large rural building, often associated with nobility.
    The family manor was recently restored.
    Le manoir familial a été restauré récemment.
    Dwelling house surrounded by park and gardens.
    We visited an 18th-century manor.
    Nous avons visité un manoir du XVIIIe siècle.
    Property consisting of outbuildings and land.
    The manor is surrounded by several hectares of forest.
    Le manoir est entouré de plusieurs hectares de forêt.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'manere', meaning 'to stay', 'to reside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    country manor
    A large rural building, often for vacations.
    manoir de campagne
    to drop one's manor
    To abandon one's social position or wealth.
    laisser tomber son manoir

    Related Words

    seigneury
    Territory or domain under the jurisdiction of a lord.
    seigneurie
    lord of the manor
    Owner or governor of a castle or manor.
    châtelain

    Slang Meanings

    Large luxurious house
    He lives in a manor; it’s a real palace.
    Il habite dans un manoir, c'est un vrai palace.
    Residence of a very wealthy person
    He bought himself a manor in the upscale neighborhoods.
    Il s'est acheté un manoir dans les quartiers chics.