What does pavillon in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word pavillon in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pavillon in French.

The word pavillon in French means flag, detached house, pavilion, auricle, horn, flag-flying, flag-flying, answering pennant, gazebo, VIP lounge, hunting lodge, flag of convenience, Jolly Roger, Olympic banner, Olympic pavilion, battle ensign, battle flag. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pavillon

flag

nom masculin (drapeau) (nautical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pavillon du pays d'origine flotte à la poupe du bateau.
The flag of the country of origin flies at the stern of the ship.

detached house

nom masculin (maison individuelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ils viennent d'acheter un pavillon dans ce nouveau lotissement.
They just bought a detached house in this new housing development.

pavilion

nom masculin (bâtiment isolé)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Elle aime s'isoler dans le pavillon de chasse au fond du jardin.
She likes to isolate herself in the hunting pavilion at the bottom of the garden.

auricle

nom masculin (Anatomie : partie de l'oreille) (Anatomy, ear)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le marteau, l'enclume et le pavillon font partie de l'oreille.
The hammer, anvil, and auricle are part of the ear.

horn

nom masculin (partie d'instrument à vent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le son de la trompette sort par le pavillon.

flag-flying

locution adjectivale (Marine : portant un drapeau) (ship)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce bateau battant pavillon anglais vient d'entrer dans le port.

flag-flying

locution adjectivale (figuré (portant les idées) (figurative)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ces militants défilent battant pavillon pour leur cause.

answering pennant

nom masculin (Marine (drapeau indiquant compréhension) (Nautical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

gazebo

nom masculin (abri pour manger dehors)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

VIP lounge

nom masculin (bâtiment en l'honneur de [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

hunting lodge

nom masculin (pavillon forestier conçu pour la chasse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

flag of convenience

nom masculin (navigation : affiliation peu regardante) (nautical, business)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les pavillons de complaisance sont des paradis administratifs pour les armateurs.

Jolly Roger

nom masculin (drapeau des pirates) (pirate flag)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Olympic banner

nom masculin (drapeau des jeux olympiques) (flag)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Olympic pavilion

nom masculin (bâtiment d'exposition) (building)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

battle ensign, battle flag

nom masculin (drapeau maritime de guerre) (Navy)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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