noun🔗SharePilier, colonneA large post, often used as supporting architecture."The ancient temple's massive stone pillars held up the roof. "Les piliers de pierre massifs de l'ancien temple soutenaient le toit.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilier, colonneSomething resembling such a structure."a pillar of smoke"Un pilier de fumée.architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilier, élément essentielAn essential part of something that provides support."My family's strong values are a pillar of our happiness. "Les valeurs fortes de ma famille sont un pilier de notre bonheur.architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColonne, pilierA portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church."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.religionarchitecturecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe centre, le pivotThe centre of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns."The horse circled the pillar in the riding arena. "Le cheval a tourné autour du centre dans le manège.sportanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoutenir, étayerTo provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars."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.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading