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    Voûte (en. Vaulted)

    /vut/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vault is an architectural structure formed by an assembly of curved materials.
    The vault of the cathedral is impressive.
    La voûte de la cathédrale est impressionnante.
    A vault is part of a building that supports the ceiling.
    The vaults of old castles are often decorative.
    Les voûtes des vieux châteaux sont souvent décoratives.
    The vault can also refer to a space covered by this structure.
    The garden is protected by a vault of greenery.
    Le jardin est protégé par une voûte de verdure.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'volta', which means 'turn' or 'curve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    celestial vault
    The starry sky, often referring to the curved aspect of the sky.
    voûte céleste
    concrete vault
    Vault made of concrete, often in modern constructions.
    voûte de béton

    Related Words

    arch
    Small arch or curvature, often used in smaller structures.
    vouteau
    arching
    Action or method of creating a vault.
    voûtement
    dome
    Dome-shaped structure, often used in architecture.
    coupole

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to talk about an elegant indoor space.
    This house has a vault that gives real style to the living room.
    Cette maison a une voûte qui donne un vrai style au salon.
    Used to refer to a complex or loaded situation.
    It feels like a real vault here with all these problems.
    On dirait que c'est une vraie voûte ici avec tous ces problèmes.