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Examples of château in a Sentence
a gorgeous château on a hill
Recent Examples of château from the Web
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After leaving the U.S. to live in Paris, where European sentiment to diversity was far more accepting, Baker bought a chateau.
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The visit by Mr. Putin, at Mr. Macron’s invitation, was described as a working meeting timed to coincide with the opening of a show at the Grand Trianon, a chateau within the Versailles complex.
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Origin and Etymology of château
French, from Old French chastel, Latin castellum fortress
First Known Use: 1720
CHÂTEAU Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of château for English Language Learners
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: a castle or a large house especially in France
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