vault

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : chambre funéraire souterraine ; pièce ou coffre protégé pour garder des objets de valeur ; plafond ou toit en arc ; ou saut par-dessus un obstacle.

A noun with multiple meanings: an underground burial chamber; a secure room for storing valuables; an arched ceiling or roof; or the act of jumping over an obstacle.

1. Burial chamberB2formal

   An underground room or chamber used for burying the dead, often found in churches or cemeteries.

   caveau funéraire

   • The family's remains were placed in a stone vault beneath the chapel.
   • Ancient kings were often buried in elaborate vaults filled with treasures.
   • The crypt contained several vaults dating back to the 12th century.

   Synonymesburial chambercryptmausoleumsepulchersepulchretomb

2. Secure storage roomB1formal

   A strong, secure room or compartment, typically made of steel, used for storing valuable items like money, jewelry, or documents.

   chambre forte

   • The bank manager opened the vault to deposit the gold bars.
   • All important legal documents are kept in a fireproof vault.
   • The museum stores its most precious artifacts in a climate-controlled vault.

   Synonymesdepositoryrepositorysafestrongroomtreasury

3. Arched ceiling or roofB2formalart

   An architectural structure consisting of an arched form, usually made of brick or stone, used to create a ceiling or roof.

   Voûte (architecture)

   • The cathedral's vault is decorated with beautiful frescoes.
   • The ancient Romans perfected the construction of concrete vaults.
   • The cellar had a low brick vault that gave the room a cool atmosphere.

   Synonymesarchceilingdomeroofspan

4. Jump over an obstacleB1informalsport

   The act of leaping or springing over something, especially in gymnastics or athletics.

   Saut au-dessus d'un obstacle

   • The gymnast performed a perfect vault over the horse.
   • He cleared the vault with a powerful jump.
   • The athlete's vault was the highest of the competition.

   Synonymesboundhopjumpleapspring

• Verbe désignant l'action de sauter ou d'enjamber quelque chose en prenant appui sur les mains ou sur une perche, ou de conserver quelque chose en lieu sûr.

A verb used to indicate the act of jumping or leaping over something using the hands or a pole for support, or to store something securely.

1. Jump overB2formal

   To leap or spring over an obstacle using hands or a pole for support.

   Sauter par-dessus

   • He vaulted over the fence with ease.
   • The athlete vaulted over the bar during the competition.
   • She vaulted across the stream to avoid getting wet.

   Synonymesboundclearhurdleleapoverleapspring

   Antonymesfallstumbletrip

2. Bound vigorouslyB2formal

   To move with a powerful, energetic leap or bound.

   S'élancer d'un bond

   • The deer vaulted through the forest clearing.
   • He vaulted out of his chair when he heard the news.
   • The children vaulted across the playground in excitement.

   Synonymesboundjumpleapspring

   Antonymescrawlcreepplod