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Mansarde

attic flat, garret

noun man-ZAR-deh Rare
Home & Lifestyle Rooms

Origin: from French mansarde, named after architect Mansart

Also means

mansard room

Usage Note

Mansarde denotes a room or small flat built into the sloping roof space of a building. Often used for affordable student housing: Sie wohnt in einer kleinen Mansarde im fünften Stock.

Examples

"Die Mansarde hat schräge Wände, aber viel Charme."

Natural Translation

The attic room has sloped walls but a lot of charm.

Literal Translation

The garret has slanted walls but much charm.

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