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pediment

/ˈped.ɪ.mənt/

Traduction: Substantif désignant un fronton triangulaire placé au-dessus d'un entablement horizontal et sous un toit en pente, fréquent dans l'architecture classique.

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noun

C2formalcommonart/ˈped.ɪ.mənt/

A noun referring to a triangular gable situated above a horizontal entablature and beneath a sloping roof, commonly found in classical architecture.

  • 🇫🇷Substantif désignant un fronton triangulaire placé au-dessus d'un entablement horizontal et sous un toit en pente, fréquent dans l'architecture classique.
  1. Architectural element C1 formal art

    A triangular gable-like structure, typically found above the horizontal entablature of a classical building, often supported by columns.

    • The ancient temple featured a beautifully carved pediment.
    • The architect designed a pediment above the main entrance.
    • Sculptures often adorned the pediment of Greek temples.

    🇫🇷Fronton

    Synonymes: gable

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