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alcove in French

alcove in French is alcôve — alcove means a small recessed space set into the wall of a larger room.

alcove in French

alcôve
noun
(architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

What does "alcove" mean?

  1. noun A small recessed space set into the wall of a larger room.
    "They fitted a reading nook into the alcove by the window."
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alcove in a sentence

  • They fitted a reading nook into the alcove by the window.
  • The wine bottles were displayed in a lit alcove behind the bar.

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What is "alcove" in French?

"alcove" in French is alcôve. alcove means: A small recessed space set into the wall of a larger room.

How do you use "alcove" in a sentence?

Example: "They fitted a reading nook into the alcove by the window." In French, "alcove" is alcôve.

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