🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

toit à un versant

Pronunciation / Transliteration: twa a un vɛʁsɑ̃

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Skillion/ˈskɪl.jən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La maison avait un toit à un versant qui lui donnait un aspect moderne."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A roof that has a single slope, typically used in modern architecture.

    "The house featured a skillion roof that gave it a contemporary look."
  2. 2

    A structure or building with a skillion roof.

    "The shed was built with a skillion design to maximize space and light."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'skillion' originates from the Australian English dialect, likely derived from the word 'skill', referring to a sloping roof. It has been used since the early 20th century to describe a specific architectural feature.

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