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    Sérail (en. Seraglio)

    /sə.ʁɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A harem or a part reserved for women in a palace.
    The king's serail was filled with beauty and mystery.
    Le sérail du roi était rempli de beauté et de mystère.
    A closed space where women are secluded, often associated with an oriental context.
    Stories of the serail fascinate novelists.
    Les histoires du sérail fascinent les romanciers.
    A group of women living in such a dwelling, often with connotations of luxury and exoticism.
    The members of the serail were kept away from the affairs of the outside world.
    Les membres du sérail étaient tenues à l'écart des affaires du monde extérieur.

    Etymology

    From Turkish 'serây', derived from Arabic 'سراي' (sarāy) meaning 'palace' or 'house'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in a serail
    To live in a luxurious and protected environment.
    vivre dans un sérail
    mystery of the serail
    Refers to an obscure, mysterious situation.
    mystère du sérail

    Related Words

    harem
    The space reserved for women in a Muslim palace.
    harem
    sultan
    King or monarch in Muslim countries.
    sultan
    palace
    Royal or significant residence.
    palais

    Slang Meanings

    A place where things are hidden.
    It's a bit like a serail, everything is secret here.
    C'est un peu comme un sérail, tout est secret ici.
    An atmosphere of mystery or secrecy.
    This affair has a serail-like air about it.
    Cette affaire a un air de sérail autour d'elle.