Tourelles (en. Turrets)

/tu.ʁɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Architectural structure raised above.

The turrets of the castle offer a breathtaking view.

Les tourelles du château offrent une vue imprenable.

Decorative element in the shape of a small tower.

The turrets add charm to this house.

Les tourelles ajoutent du charme à cette maison.

Support for technical installations.

The turrets serve as a base for antennas.

Les tourelles servent de base pour les antennes.

From old French 'tourele', a diminutive of 'tour'.

all in turret

Refers to a glass mounted on a decorative support.

toute en tourelle

to build turrets

To construct auxiliary structures.

faire des tourelles

tower

Vertical structure, larger.

tour

balustrade

Guardrail often associated with turrets.

balustrade

pavilion

Building of similar shape but generally larger.

pavillon

Something that sticks out.

Look at that turret above her hat!

Regarde cette tourelle au-dessus de son chapeau!

A sexy or charming element.

She always has that little turret aspect that attracts.

Elle a toujours ce petit côté tourelles qui attire.