Vocabulary Spotlight
Chateau
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: एक भव्य महल या बड़ा घर (Ek bhavya mahal ya bada ghar) – A grand mansion or large house, often in the countryside.
Pronunciation
[sha-toh]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Castle – किला (Kila)
Related Words
Palace – राजमहल (Rajmahal)
Word Origin
“Chateau” shabd French se aaya hai aur pehle yeh bade aur grand gharon ko refer karta tha jo France ke countryside mein milte hain.
– The word “Chateau” comes from French, originally referring to large and grand homes found in the French countryside.
Word Family
Noun: Chateau – बड़ा महल (Bada mahal)
Plural: Chateaux – बड़े महल (Bade mahal)
Usage Examples
1. Uske paas countryside mein ek chateau hai.
– He has a chateau in the countryside.
2. France mein kai purane chateaux hain jo tourist attractions hain.
– In France, there are many old chateaux that are tourist attractions.
Cultural Note
Chateau France aur Europe ke aur bhi deshon mein countryside ke luxurious aur grand gharon ko darshata hai, jo ab tourist spots bhi ban gaye hain.
In Context
Aajkal “chateau” shabd grand aur bade country houses ko refer karne ke liye use hota hai, khaaskar wine-growing estates ke liye France mein.