verb🔗ShareÉchasser, poser sur des échassesTo raise on stilts, or as if on stilts"The construction crew stilted the house to protect it from the rising floodwaters. "L'équipe de construction a échassé la maison pour la protéger des eaux montantes.buildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSur pilotis, sur échassesMaking use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts."The lifeguard's chair was stilted, providing a clear view of the entire beach. "La chaise du sauveteur était sur pilotis, offrant une vue dégagée sur toute la plage.architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGuindé, affecté, artificielElevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements."He gave a stilted bow and left."Il fit une révérence guindée et s'en alla.stylelanguagewritingcommunicationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSur pilotis, surélevéOf a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts; also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure."The beach house was built on a stilted foundation to protect it from flooding during high tide. "La maison de plage a été construite sur des pilotis pour la protéger des inondations pendant la marée haute.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
