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    Muraille (en. Wall)

    /myʁaj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A structure built of stone or brick, usually fortified.
    The city wall was imposing and well-preserved.
    La muraille de la ville était imposante et bien conservée.
    A protective barrier or boundary separating two spaces.
    The walls of the rampart protect the inhabitants from invasions.
    Les murs de la muraille protègent les habitants des invasions.
    Enclosure wall.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'muralis' which means 'related to the wall'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand firm
    To protect oneself behind a barrier.
    faire muraille
    Great Wall of China
    A large barrier that is difficult to cross.
    muraille de Chine

    Related Words

    wall
    Vertical construction element used to separate spaces.
    mur
    rampart
    Fortified structure serving as defense.
    rempart
    fence
    Barrier that surrounds a property.
    clôture

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is difficult to reach.
    He has become a wall for his enemies, impossible to bypass.
    Il est devenu une muraille pour ses ennemis, impossible à contourner.
    Refers to a person who remains stoic in the face of difficulties.
    She is a true wall in this storm.
    Elle est une véritable muraille dans cette tempête.