courtyard

UK
/ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/
US
/ˈkɔr.tjɑrd/

Translations

courtyardnoun
courtyards
pl
UK
/ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/
US
/ˈkɔr.tjɑrd/
The children played in the courtyard while the adults chatted nearby.
Les enfants jouaient dans la cour pendant que les adultes bavardaient à proximité.
Additional translations
cour intérieurePlus précis pour un espace fermé à l’intérieur d’un bâtiment ou d’un ensemble de bâtiments.
courtyardadjective
UK
/ˈkɔːtjɑːd/
US
/ˈkɔrtˌjɑrd/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "courtyard garden").
de courEmploi adjectival rare.
They entered through a courtyard gate.
Ils sont entrés par une porte de cour.

Definitions

courtyardnoun
An open space surrounded by buildings or walls, typically found in a castle, large house, or complex.
The children played in the courtyard while the adults chatted nearby.
A space enclosed by a building or group of buildings, often used for recreation or relaxation.
The hotel room overlooked a beautiful courtyard filled with flowers and a fountain.
courtyardadjective
Situated in, relating to, or suitable for a courtyard.
They sipped coffee at a cozy courtyard cafe.