No. 4,550 in French
manoir
A "manoir" is a manor or mansion, typically a grand country house in France.
In a sentence
Le manoir ancien se dresse au sommet de la colline.
The old manor stands atop the hill.
The word 'manoir' refers to a historical or grand house, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
Ils ont rénové le manoir pour en faire un hôtel de luxe.
They renovated the manor to turn it into a luxury hotel.
Here, 'manoir' is used to express a large estate that has been repurposed for modern use.
Chaque year, le festival local se tient près du manoir.
Every year, the local festival is held near the manor.
In this sentence, 'manoir' situates a specific type of location or landmark where events happen.
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