château /ʃatˈo/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "castle".

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Source term
castle
Translation
château
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of château (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form château
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural châteaus
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le château
Examples
Nous avons visité un vieux château sur la colline.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Nous avons visité un vieux château sur la colline.

English: We visited an old castle on the hill.

A2 · Local Transportation

Le château a des murs en pierre très épais.

English: The castle has very thick stone walls.

A2 · Local Transportation

Beaucoup de touristes viennent voir ce château chaque année.

English: Many tourists come to see this castle every year.

A2 · Local Transportation

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