embrasure in French

embrasure in French is embrasure, ébrasure — embrasure means any of the gaps between the raised parts of a battlement, or an opening in a wall through which a gun can be fired.

embrasure in French

embrasure

noun

(architectural element, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired.

ébrasure

noun

(architectural element, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired.

What does "embrasure" mean?

noun Any of the gaps between the raised parts of a battlement, or an opening in a wall through which a gun can be fired.
"But there were less casualties than might have been expected, and the barricade rose steadily, a wall of concrete two feet thick, with embrasures for two machine-guns and a small field gun."
noun Any small, sheltered space.
noun The angled recess around a door or window, wider inside the wall than outside.
"Now he stands in a window embrasure, Liz's prayer book in hand."

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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.

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embrasure in a sentence

But there were less casualties than might have been expected, and the barricade rose steadily, a wall of concrete two feet thick, with embrasures for two machine-guns and a small field gun.
The walls are slitted with embrasures through which bowmen could fire, indicating that the belfry also served as a stronghold during border skirmishes.
Now he stands in a window embrasure, Liz's prayer book in hand.

Similar words in French

port porthole

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embrasure" in French?

"embrasure" in French is embrasure, ébrasure. embrasure means: Any of the gaps between the raised parts of a battlement, or an opening in a wall through which a gun can be fired.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "embrasure": embrasure, ébrasure.

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