Tuileries (en. Tuileries)

/tɥi.lɛ.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Historic gardens in Paris, former gardens of the palace.
The Tuileries are a popular walking spot for Parisians.
Les Tuileries sont un lieu de promenade prisé des Parisiens.
Palace that was located near these gardens and was destroyed.
The Tuileries Palace was burned down in 1871.
Le palais des Tuileries a été incendié en 1871.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tesserae', which refers to tiles, in reference to the Tuileries.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Walk in the Tuileries
Strolling in the gardens of the Tuileries.
Promenade aux Tuileries
Orangerie Museum in the Tuileries
Visiting the museum located in the Tuileries park.
Musée de l'Orangerie aux Tuileries

Related Words

garden
Green space often adorned with flowers and vegetables.
jardin
palace
Large and majestic residence.
palais
Paris
Capital of France.
Paris

Slang Meanings

Finding oneself in a pleasant place.
We hang out at the Tuileries after work.
On se fait un tuileries après le boulot.
Wandering aimlessly.
Yesterday, we spent the afternoon at the Tuileries doing nothing.
Hier, on a passé l'après-midi à tuileries sans rien faire.