Palais (en. Palace)

/pa.lɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Official building where a king or a person in power resides.

The Palace of Versailles is an iconic example of French architecture.

Le Palais de Versailles est un exemple emblématique de l'architecture française.

Establishment where shows or events take place.

They organized the concert at the Palais des Congrès.

Ils ont organisé le concert au Palais des Congrès.

Room or building intended for receptions or meetings.

The wedding took place in a beautiful old palace.

Le mariage a eu lieu dans un beau palais ancien.

From Latin 'palatium', which designates the house of the Roman emperor.

courthouse

Building where legal matters take place.

palais de justice

convention center

Place where conferences and conventions are held.

palais des congrès

to feel at home in a palace

To feel at home in a palace, often used ironically.

faire palais

palatine

Related to a palace or a high dignity.

palatin

palatial

Having the characteristics of a palace, often in terms of elegance.

palatial

Used to designate a place where one feels comfortable or privileged.

In this club, you could feel like you're in a real palace.

Dans ce club, on se croirait dans un vrai palais.

In reference to a very chic or luxurious place.

This new apartment is a palace!

Cette nouvelle appart est un palais !