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Chateaux Meaning in English

word · lemma: chateau

ʃəˈtoʊ
shuh-TOH
ˈʃætəʊz
SHAT-ohz

Definition

Plural of 'chateau'; large French country houses, often grand, used as homes or sometimes castles, especially in the French countryside.

Usage & Nuances

'Chateaux' is the French plural form; the English plural is often 'chateaus', but 'chateaux' sounds more formal or authentic, especially in historical or travel contexts. Commonly refers to wine estates in Bordeaux or Loire Valley.

Example Sentences

Many tourists visit the chateaux in the Loire Valley.

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The region is famous for its beautiful chateaux.

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We saw several chateaux during our trip to France.

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Some chateaux have been turned into luxury hotels or museums.

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Wine lovers often dream of visiting the famous chateaux of Bordeaux.

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We booked a tour that takes us inside three historic chateaux.

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