No. 9,002 in French

châteaux

"Châteaux" in English means "castles" or "manor houses."

In a sentence

Les châteaux de la Loire sont célèbres pour leur beauté.
The castles of the Loire are famous for their beauty.
Here, 'châteaux' is used in the plural to refer specifically to castles as architectural structures.
Ils ont construit plusieurs châteaux au fil des siècles.
They built several castles over the centuries.
In this sentence, 'châteaux' again refers to castles but emphasizes their historical construction over time.
Les enfants aiment jouer avec des châteaux de sable sur la plage.
Children love playing with sandcastles on the beach.
Here, 'châteaux' is used metaphorically in the term 'châteaux de sable,' signifying sandcastles.

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