dais

UK
/deɪs/
US
/deɪs/

Translations

daisnoun
daises
pl
UK
/deɪs/
US
/deɪs/
The mayor stood on the dais to deliver her speech to the assembled crowd.
La maire se tenait sur l’estrade pour prononcer son discours devant la foule réunie.
Additional translations
tribuneS’emploie surtout pour une plateforme destinée à prendre la parole ou à s’adresser à un public.

Definitions

daisnoun
A raised platform in a large room or hall, often used for speakers or honored guests.
The mayor stood on the dais to deliver her speech to the assembled crowd.
In historical or ceremonial halls, the raised platform at one end where the high table or seats of honor are placed.
The nobles were seated on the dais overlooking the bustling banquet below.