château

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le château

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

Le château a une énorme porte fortifiée et plusieurs cours en pierre.The castle has a massive, fortified door and several stone courtyards.

b. fortress

Les guerriers ont dormi dans le château après avoir livré une longue bataille contre leurs ennemis.The warriors slept in the fortress after fighting a long battle against their enemies.

2. (royal residence)

a. palace

Quelques millions de personnes visitent ce château chaque année.Several million people visit this palace each year.

b. castle

Le roi a fait construire un château somptueux pour impressionner ses invités.The king built a sumptuous castle to impress his guests.

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