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manors

/ˈmænərz/

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Domaine, manoir

A landed estate.

Examples :

"In history class, we learned that powerful lords once owned many manors across the English countryside. "

En cours d'histoire, nous avons appris que de puissants seigneurs possédaient autrefois de nombreux domaines à travers la campagne anglaise.

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Manoir, château

The main house of such an estate or a similar residence; a mansion.

Examples :

"The wealthy family owned several manors across the countryside, each with sprawling gardens and numerous rooms. "

La famille fortunée possédait plusieurs manoirs à travers la campagne, chacun avec de vastes jardins et de nombreuses pièces.

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Manoirs, domaines seigneuriaux

A district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe.

Examples :

"In medieval England, wealthy lords controlled large manors, where they collected taxes and enforced laws. "

Dans l'Angleterre médiévale, les seigneurs riches contrôlaient de grands manoirs, où ils collectaient des impôts et faisaient appliquer les lois.

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Manoir, domaine seigneurial

The lord's residence and seat of control in such a district.

Examples :

"The wealthy family owned several manors across the countryside, each serving as the center of their agricultural estates. "

La famille fortunée possédait plusieurs manoirs à travers la campagne, chacun servant de centre à leurs domaines agricoles.

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Domaines, territoires

Any home area or territory in which authority is exercised, often in a police or criminal context.

Examples :

"The gang divided the city into different manors, each controlling specific neighborhoods and businesses. "

Le gang a divisé la ville en différents territoires, chacun contrôlant des quartiers et des entreprises spécifiques.

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Quartier, voisinage

One's neighbourhood.

Examples :

"2012, July 30, Shekhar Bhatia, "My East End manor is now as smart as Notting Hill", The Evening Standard"

2012, 30 juillet, Shekhar Bhatia, « Mon quartier de l'East End est maintenant aussi chic que Notting Hill », The Evening Standard

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