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pillar

/ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/

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noun

Pilier, colonne

A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

Examples :

"The ancient temple's massive stone pillars held up the roof. "

Les piliers de pierre massifs de l'ancien temple soutenaient le toit.

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noun

Pilier, colonne

Something resembling such a structure.

Examples :

"a pillar of smoke"

Un pilier de fumée.

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noun

Pilier, élément essentiel

An essential part of something that provides support.

Examples :

"My family's strong values are a pillar of our happiness. "

Les valeurs fortes de ma famille sont un pilier de notre bonheur.

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noun

Colonne, pilier

A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church.

Examples :

"During the cardinal's procession, a young acolyte carefully carried the pillar, a shining symbol of his dedication to the Church. "

Pendant la procession du cardinal, un jeune acolyte portait soigneusement la colonne, un symbole brillant de son dévouement à l'Église.

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noun

Le centre, le pivot

The centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns.

Examples :

"The horse circled the pillar in the riding arena. "

Le cheval a tourné autour du centre dans le manège.

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verb

Soutenir, étayer

To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

Examples :

"The new library's design pillars the building with extra support, making it much sturdier. "

La conception de la nouvelle bibliothèque soutient le bâtiment avec un soutien supplémentaire, le rendant beaucoup plus solide.

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