stoep

• Petit porche ou perron, souvent couvert, à l'entrée principale d'une maison, typique de l'architecture sud-africaine. Il sert aussi d'espace de vie en plein air.

A small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house, commonly found in South African architecture.

1. Front porch or stepsB1informal

   A small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house, often used as a sitting area.

   Porche ou perron devant une maison

   • They sat on the stoep and watched the sunset.
   • The children played on the stoep after school.
   • She left her shoes on the stoep before entering the house.

   Synonymespiazzaporchstoopverandaverandah