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"Castle" in French: château
le château
Castle in French is le château, masculine: un château de la Loire. Plural is châteaux with x. Château fort stresses a fortified castle.
Weekend trip
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How to pronounce château
Say it
shah-TOH
/ʃɑ.to/
Château: shah-TOH. Soft ch; ô like o in note. Plural châteaux same sound.
"Castle" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le château | the castle / château Palace-style or fortress. | Palace-style or fortress. |
| un château fort | a fortified castle Medieval fort. | Medieval fort. |
| les châteaux | the castles Plural in -x. | Plural in -x. |
| visiter un château | to visit a castle Tourism. | Tourism. |
How to use château in real life
- 1Weekend trip
On visite un château dimanche matin.
We're visiting a castle Sunday morning.
Un château.
- 2Photo stop
Le château se reflète dans la rivière.
The castle is reflected in the river.
Le château.
- 3History talk
Ces châteaux datent du seizième siècle.
These castles date from the sixteenth century.
Châteaux plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with château
Incorrect: La château est grand.
Correct: Le château est grand.
Château is masculine.
Incorrect: Des châteaus magnifiques.
Correct: Des châteaux magnifiques.
Plural takes x: châteaux.
Good to know
Châteaux de la Loire are a classic trip. In wine talk, château can also mean an estate — context tells fortress vs winery.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a Loire day
ChatPal
On commence par quel château ?
Which castle do we start with?
You
Le château le plus proche de la gare.
The castle closest to the station.
ChatPal
Ensuite on enchaîne sur un autre château.
Then we'll continue to another castle.
You
Parfait, j'apporte mon appareil.
Perfect — I'll bring my camera.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Castle" in French
How do you say castle in French?
Le château (masculine).
How do you spell the plural?
Châteaux (with x).
What is a château fort?
A fortified / medieval castle.
How do you pronounce château?
shah-TOH.
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