No. 4,407 in French
halle
A covered market or marketplace.
In a sentence
Nous allons visiter la halle du marché aujourd'hui.
We are going to visit the market hall today.
In this sentence, 'halle' is used in its literal sense to refer to a large building or covered area where markets are held. It denotes a physical location.
La ville a récemment restauré la vieille halle pour en faire un lieu culturel.
The city recently restored the old hall to turn it into a cultural venue.
Here, 'halle' is used to describe a converted building previously utilized for markets, now repurposed for cultural activities. It showcases adaptability of spaces.
Cette halle est un exemple remarquable d'architecture industrielle.
This hall is a remarkable example of industrial architecture.
In this context, 'halle' describes a structure as viewed from an architectural perspective, emphasizing design and construction rather than its intended use.
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