English–French

“rampart” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃paʁ/

Example

On voit encore les remparts de la cité médiévale.

You can still see the ramparts of the medieval city.

Illustration for rempart (rampart)

How to say “rampart” in French

“Rampart” in French is rempart.

A fortified ring around a settlement, forming a protective boundary between its inhabitants and attackers.

Full entry for rempart: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rempart

Les enfants jouent près des remparts pendant la fête.

The children play near the ramparts during the festival.

Tips for using rempart

  • Rempart refers to a defensive structure, while an ordinary wall is usually called un mur in French.

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