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Castle
01
château
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
Exemples
They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages.
Ils ont visité l'ancien château, explorant ses grandes salles et ses passages secrets.
The castle ’s architecture featured elaborate turrets and battlements, reflecting its historical importance.
L'architecture du château comportait des tourelles et des remparts élaborés, reflétant son importance historique.
02
tour
a major chess piece that can move forward, backward or sideways, but is incapable of moving diagonally
Exemples
He moved his castle across the board to threaten the opponent.
The castle controls both the row and column it occupies.
03
château, manoir
a large and stately mansion
Exemples
She inherited a castle in the countryside.
The castle had sprawling gardens and ornate interiors.
04
roque, petit roque
interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
Exemples
With a castle he protected his king.
The castle is a key defensive move.
to castle
01
roquer, effectuer un roque
move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king
Exemples
In the opening, he decided to castle to safeguard his king.
Castling on the queen's side can create opportunities for an attack.
