donjon

• Nom masculin désignant la tour principale ou la citadelle centrale située à l'intérieur des murs d'un château ou d'une forteresse médiévale.

A noun referring to the main tower or central stronghold within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress.

1. Main tower of a castleC1formal

   The strongest and most secure central tower or keep within a medieval castle or fortress, often used as a last refuge during an attack.

   Donjon (tour principale d'un château fort)

   • The donjon was the last line of defense when the outer walls were breached.
   • Prisoners were sometimes held in the dark dungeons beneath the donjon.
   • From the top of the donjon, the guards could see for miles across the countryside.

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