What is another word for chateaux?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈe͡ɪtɔːks] (IPA)

Chateaux is a French word that refers to a lavish and grand castle or mansion. In the English language, there are several synonyms to describe this type of architectural structure such as castles, palaces, mansions, estates, fortresses, and manors. A castle is typically a fortified building that was used for defensive warfare. Palaces, on the other hand, are grand residences that are typically associated with royalty or upper-class families. Mansions and estates are large homes or properties that are usually luxury residences. Fortresses are a type of castle used as a military stronghold, while a manor is an estate or large country house in the countryside.

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What are the hypernyms for Chateaux?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chateaux

In the wantonness of triumph, too, we had lighted some six or eight wax-candles; a vast quantity of which had been found in the store-rooms of the chateaux hard by; and having done ample justice to our luxurious supper, we were sitting in great splendour and in high spirits at the entrance of our hut, when the alarm of the approaching schooner was communicated to us.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig
A tremendous cannonade mowed down our ranks, and deafened us with its roar; whilst two large chateaux and their outbuildings almost scorched us with the flames, and blinded us with the smoke which they emitted.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig
Should any of my most patient listeners to these my humble confessions, wonder either here, or elsewhere, upon what very slight foundations I built these my "chateaux en Espagne," I have only one answer-"that from my boyhood I have had a taste for florid architecture, and would rather put up with any inconvenience of ground, than not build at all."
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)

Famous quotes with Chateaux

  • If the French noblesse had been capable of playing cricket with their peasants, their chateaux would never have been burnt.
    G. M. Trevelyan

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