Pavillons (en. Pavilions)

/pavijɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Pavilion of a house or building.

My aunt's pavilion is located by the lake.

Le pavillon de ma tante est situé au bord du lac.

Temporary construction or intended for events.

We set up pavilions for the outdoor party.

Nous avons installé des pavillons pour la fête en plein air.

Small isolated building in a garden or park.

The garden pavilion is a quiet place to rest.

Le pavillon du jardin est un endroit tranquille pour se reposer.

From the Latin word 'pavilionem' which means 'tent' or 'shelter'.

hunting pavilion

Building used for hunting.

pavillon de chasse

garden pavilion

Small building in a garden, often used for relaxation.

pavillon de jardin

exhibition pavilion

Space intended for exhibitions or events.

pavillon d'exposition

shelter

A structure that protects from the elements.

abri

house

Building where people live.

maison

chapel

Small religious building often in a religious or rural context.

chapelle

A humorous reference to someone who has a vacation home.

He spends his weekends in his pavilion; he is the king of idleness.

Il passe ses weekends dans son pavillon, c'est le roi du farniente.

Used to talk about small housing in an urban environment.

He lives in a pavilion on the outskirts, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Il vit dans un pavillon en périphérie, loin de l'agitation de la ville.