gable in French
gable in French is pignon, gâble — gable means the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet.
gable in French
pignon
(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).
gâble
(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).
What does "gable" mean?
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noun The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet.
"The house had a steep gable facing the street."
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gable in a sentence
- The house had a steep gable facing the street.
- A small window was set into the gable.
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What is "gable" in French?
"gable" in French is pignon, gâble. gable means: The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet.
How do you use "gable" in a sentence?
Example: "The house had a steep gable facing the street." In French, "gable" is pignon, gâble.
Are there other ways to say "gable" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gable": pignon, gâble.
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