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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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