dungeon

• Nom désignant une prison souterraine sombre ou une cellule, généralement située dans un château ou une forteresse.

A noun referring to a dark, underground prison or cell, typically found in a castle or fortress.

1. Underground prisonB1formal

   A dark, often underground room or cell used to hold prisoners, especially in a castle or fortress.

   Cachot, oubliette (prison souterraine)

   • The king threw his enemies into the dungeon.
   • The prisoners were kept in a cold, damp dungeon.
   • They discovered a hidden dungeon beneath the castle.

   Synonymescelljaillockupoublietteprison

2. Fantasy game locationB1informal

   A location in role-playing games or fantasy settings where characters explore, fight monsters, and find treasure.

   Donjon (lieu de jeu de rôle)

   • The adventurers entered the dark dungeon to find the treasure.
   • The dungeon was filled with traps and goblins.
   • He spent hours designing a new dungeon for his D&D campaign.

   Synonymescaverncryptlabyrinthmazetombvault