noun🔗ShareJetée, quaiA raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty."Fishermen often stand on the piers to cast their lines into the ocean. "Les pêcheurs se tiennent souvent sur les jetées pour lancer leurs lignes dans l'océan.architecturenauticalbuildingoceanstructureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJetée, estacadeA similar structure, especially at a seaside resort, used to provide entertainment."During our summer vacation, we spent many evenings walking along the piers, enjoying the carnival games and live music. "Pendant nos vacances d'été, nous avons passé de nombreuses soirées à nous promener le long des jetées, en profitant des jeux de fête foraine et de la musique live.architectureentertainmentnauticalplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJetées, quaisA structure that projects tangentially from the shoreline to accommodate ships; often double-sided."The fishing boats were docked along the piers, ready to unload their catch. "Les bateaux de pêche étaient amarrés le long des jetées, prêts à décharger leur pêche.architecturenauticalbuildingstructureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilesA structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge."The heavy bridge relied on strong piers built in the river to hold up the road above. "Le pont lourd reposait sur de solides piles construites dans la rivière pour soutenir la route au-dessus.architecturestructurebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilierA rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate."The heavy stone archway leading to the garden was supported by two strong, rectangular piers. "La lourde voûte en pierre menant au jardin était soutenue par deux piliers rectangulaires et solides.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
