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    Remparts (en. Ramparts)

    /ʁɑ̃paʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Military structures erected to defend a place.
    The ramparts of the old town are well preserved.
    Les remparts de la vieille ville sont bien conservés.
    Fortified walls surrounding a city.
    We walked along the ramparts that overlook the river.
    Nous avons marché le long des remparts qui surplombent la rivière.
    Barriers or protections against an attack.
    The ramparts symbolize the city's resistance against invaders.
    Les remparts symbolisent la résistance de la ville face aux envahisseurs.

    Etymology

    From old French 'rempar', derived from Latin 'rempare', meaning 'to reinforce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To throw up the ramparts
    To abandon one's defenses or protections.
    Jeter les remparts
    Ramparts of memory
    Elements that protect memories and traditions.
    Remparts de la mémoire

    Related Words

    fortification
    Construction designed to protect a location.
    fortification
    bastion
    Advanced structure that reinforces a fortification.
    bastion
    wall
    A large wall used for defense.
    muraille
    sign
    Indicator or symbol of protection.
    signe

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated protection
    In certain discussions, she erects ramparts to avoid any criticism.
    Dans certaines discussions, elle met en place des remparts pour éviter toute critique.
    State of isolation
    He lives as if behind ramparts, completely cut off from the outside world.
    Il vit comme derrière des remparts, complètement coupé du monde extérieur.