mansarde

Definitions of mansarde
  1. noun
    (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
    synonyms: grenier, étage mansardé
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    type of:
    mur
    an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
  2. noun
    floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
    synonyms: grenier, étage mansardé
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    type of:
    étage
    a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
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