English–French
“covered playground” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁeo/
Example
Les enfants se réfugient sous le préau quand il pleut.
The children take shelter in the covered playground when it rains.
How to say “covered playground” in French
“Covered playground” in French is préau.
A sheltered open-air court that provides a dry, shaded place for people to gather.
Example sentences with préau
Le préau de l'école est rempli de bancs.
The school's covered courtyard is filled with benches.
Tips for using préau
- In school contexts, le préau commonly denotes the covered area where pupils gather during breaks, whereas cour alone does not imply a roof.