Tonnelle (en. Arbor)

ton-nèl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An outdoor shelter usually covered with climbing plants.

We installed an arbor in our garden to enjoy summer evenings.

Nous avons installé une tonnelle dans notre jardin pour profiter des soirées d'été.

A small shelter in a park or garden.

Visitors often rest under the arbor during their walk.

Les visiteurs se reposent souvent sous la tonnelle durant leur promenade.

A lightweight construction often made of lattice, used to support plants.

Of ancient origin, derived from the Latin 'tonnella', diminutive of 'tonna', meaning 'barrel'.

to settle under an arbor

To place oneself in the shelter of an arbor to enjoy the shade.

s'installer sous une tonnelle

to make an arbor

To build or set up an arbor in a garden.

faire une tonnelle

to gather around an arbor

To meet under an arbor for discussions or meals.

se retrouver autour d'une tonnelle

shelter

Structure that protects from the elements.

abri

pergola

Garden structure made of lattice for climbing plants.

pergola

gazebo

Small construction in a garden, similar to an arbor.

gloriette

A place to meet with friends.

We spent the afternoon chatting under the arbor.

On a passé l'après-midi à discuter sous la tonnelle.

An improvised shelter for festive activities.

We set up an arbor for our barbecue.

On a monté une tonnelle pour notre barbecue.