No. 10,972 in French
penthouse
A luxury apartment or suite located on the top floor of a building.
In a sentence
Le penthouse au sommet de cet immeuble offre une vue imprenable.
The penthouse at the top of this building offers an exceptional view.
In this sentence, 'penthouse' refers to the luxurious apartment located on the highest floor of the building.
Les propriétaires d'un penthouse jouissent souvent d'un espace privé en plein cœur de la ville.
Penthouse owners often enjoy a private space right in the heart of the city.
Here, 'penthouse' highlights the exclusivity and central location that such properties often have.
Un penthouse peut être aménagé avec une terrasse et un jardin suspendu.
A penthouse can be furnished with a terrace and a hanging garden.
In this context, 'penthouse' indicates the flexibility and luxury of its design features.
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