castle in French

castle in French is château, château-fort, roquer — castle means a large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.

castle in French

château

noun

A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

château-fort

noun

roquer

verb

(usually, _, intransitive, shogi) To create a similar defensive position in Japanese chess through several moves.

What does "castle" mean?

noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
"Tourists climbed the hill to see the medieval castle."
noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
"She moved her castle across the board to threaten his king."
verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.
"He castled early to get his king to safety."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

castle in a sentence

Tourists climbed the hill to see the medieval castle.
The castle walls were over three metres thick.
She moved her castle across the board to threaten his king.
He castled early to get his king to safety.

Similar words in French

castling fortification fortress keep stronghold

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "castle" in French?

"castle" in French is château, château-fort, roquer. castle means: A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.

How do you use "castle" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists climbed the hill to see the medieval castle." In French, "castle" is château, château-fort, roquer.

Are there other ways to say "castle" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "castle": château, château-fort, roquer.

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