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banquettes

/bæŋˈkɛts/ /bænˈkwɛts/

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noun

Banquette, plate-forme de tir

A narrow area behind a defensive wall's parapet elevated above its terreplein and used by defenders to shoot at attackers.

Examples :

"The soldiers stood on the banquettes behind the castle wall, ready to fire arrows at the approaching enemy. "

Les soldats se tenaient sur les banquettes derrière le mur du château, prêts à tirer des flèches sur l'ennemi qui approchait.

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noun

Banquette, banquette de tir

A bench built into a wall, especially one built into a wall of a defensive trench, used for sitting and for shooting at attackers.

Examples :

"The soldiers sat on the banquettes inside the trench, resting and preparing for the next attack. "

Les soldats étaient assis sur les banquettes à l'intérieur de la tranchée, se reposant et se préparant pour la prochaine attaque.

architecture military building

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noun

Banquette

An upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.

Examples :

"The restaurant had cozy banquettes lining the walls, perfect for families to sit together comfortably. "

Le restaurant avait de confortables banquettes le long des murs, parfaites pour que les familles s'assoient confortablement ensemble.

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noun

Banquette

A bench or similar seat on top of a diligence or other public vehicle.

Examples :

"The passengers scrambled for the few available banquettes on top of the crowded stagecoach. "

Les passagers se sont bousculés pour les quelques banquettes disponibles sur le dessus de la diligence bondée.

vehicle architecture

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Trottoir

Examples :

"Children drew chalk pictures on the banquettes outside the school. "

Les enfants ont dessiné des images à la craie sur le trottoir devant l'école.

architecture area building