Le Château de Chambord
Château de Chambord
Language note: 'Château' is masculine, hence 'le'.
Culture note: With over 400 rooms, it's a marvel of the French Renaissance.
Context: The conversation continues with a discussion on the Loire Valley castles.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Le
[luh]
The
The masculine singular definite article in French.
Le Château de Chambord est connu pour son architecture unique.
The Château of Chambord is known for its unique architecture.
Château
[sha-to]
Castle
A large building typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack.
Le Château impressionne par sa grandeur.
The Castle impresses with its grandeur.
de
[duh]
of
Indicates belonging or relation.
Les tours du Château de Chambord sont célèbres.
The towers of the Château of Chambord are famous.
Chambord
[sham-bor]
Chambord
A grand château in the Loire Valley, France.
Chambord est un joyau de la Renaissance française.
Chambord is a jewel of the French Renaissance.
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