Phrase guide

French roof

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A modified form of mansard roof having a nearly flat deck for the upper slope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: mansard, mansard roof

History

Etymology

The earliest known examples are from France.