Murailles (en. Walls)

myʁaj

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The walls of a city or castle, serving as defense.

The city's walls were in good condition.

Les murailles de la ville étaient en bon état.

The set of walls of a fortification.

The castle walls offer a panoramic view.

Les murailles du château offrent une vue panoramique.

The enclosing walls that surround a city.

The ancient walls are a testament to the past.

Les murailles anciennes sont un témoignage du passé.

Derived from the Latin 'muralis', which means 'related to walls'.

to knock on the walls

to attempt to defend oneself with strength.

frapper aux murailles

iron walls

indicates solidity and resilience.

murailles de fer

to erode the walls

to weaken the defense or will.

éroder les murailles

wall

vertical element serving as separation or protection.

mur

rampart

thick wall protecting a city or fortification.

rempart

enclosure

perimeter closed by a wall around a space.

enceinte

A highly secured place.

This bank is a real fortress.

Cette banque, c'est une véritable murailles.

A close-knit group of people.

They form a wall around their friends.

Ils forment une murailles autour de leurs amis.