toit

le toit
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. roof
Le toit est couvert de mousse.The roof is covered in moss.
b. rooftop
Quand j’habitais au sixième étage, j’avais une vue sur les toits de Paris.When I lived on the sixth floor, I had a view over the rooftops of Paris.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(home)
a. roof
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Mes parents ont partagé le même toit plusieurs années avant de tomber amoureux.My parents shared the same roof for several years before falling in love.
b. roof over one’s head
Les bénévoles viennent en aide aux gens qui n’ont pas de toit.Volunteers help people who don't have a roof over their heads.
a. roof
Cette voiture est trop petite pour toi. Ta tête touche le toit.This car is too small for you. Your head touches the roof.
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