chateau

UK
/ʃæˈtəʊ/
US
/ʃæˈtoʊ/

Translations

chateaunoun
chateaux
pl
UK
/ʃæˈtəʊ/
US
/ʃæˈtoʊ/
The vineyard was located near a historic chateau that dated back to the 18th century.
Le vignoble se trouvait près d’un château historique qui remontait au XVIIIe siècle.
châteauRésidence de prestige de style français.
The couple decided to host their wedding at a beautiful chateau overlooking the lake.
Le couple a décidé d’organiser son mariage dans un magnifique château surplombant le lac.
Additional translations
châteauPar métonymie, pour un vin portant le nom du domaine.
chateauadjective
more chateau
Comp.
most chateau
Super.
UK
/ˈʃætəʊ/
US
/ʃæˈtoʊ/
Used attributively to denote style or characteristics reminiscent of a French château (e.g., "chateau architecture").

Definitions

chateaunoun
A large French country house or castle, often giving its name to wine made in its neighborhood.
The vineyard was located near a historic chateau that dated back to the 18th century.
A stately residence imitating a French castle.
The couple decided to host their wedding at a beautiful chateau overlooking the lake.
A wine produced at a château and bearing its name.
He opened a 2005 chateau to celebrate the occasion.
chateauadjective
Characteristic of or relating to a French château, especially in style or appearance.
The hotel features chateau architecture with steeply pitched roofs and turrets.