le toit
roof
C'est la partie d'une maison ou d'un bâtiment qui la couvre et la protège de la pluie et du soleil.
The French word "toit" means "roof" in English. It refers to the structure that covers and protects a building from weather elements like rain, sun, and snow.
Meaning and use:
- Toit generally means the physical top covering of a house or any building.
- It can also be used metaphorically to refer to having a home or shelter, as in "avoir un toit" (to have a roof/a home).
Synonyms and differences:
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Toiture: This also means "roof," but refers more specifically to the entire roofing system or roof covering material (tiles, shingles, etc.), rather than just the roof structure.
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Couvrement: A less common word meaning the cover or roofing but used mostly in technical or architectural contexts.
In general everyday language, "toit" is the most common and natural word to describe the roof of a house or building.
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Examples
Le chat est sur le toit.noun
The cat is on the roof.
Une famille habite sous ce toit.noun
A family lives under this roof.
Les oiseaux volent au-dessus des toits gris.noun
The birds are flying above the gray roofs.
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