toit
Le toit de la maison est en tuiles.
The roof of the house is tiled.
The structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.
Les oiseaux ont fait leur nid sur le toit.
The birds nested on the roof.
Refers to both the physical structure and metaphorically to shelter or home.
The top surface of a vehicle or object, such as a car or train.
Le toit ouvrant de la voiture est très pratique en été.
The sunroof of the car is very practical in summer.
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Pro Tip
Remembering 'toit'
'Toit' sounds like 'twa' in English, which can help associate it with 'roof' (think of a roof as a 'twa' shape).
Gold Rule
Toit vs. plafond
'Toit' refers to the external roof structure, while 'plafond' refers to the internal ceiling.
Word Origin
From Old French *teit*, from Latin *tectum* (covering, roof), past participle of *tegere* (to cover). Related to 'to cover' in English.
Usage Notes
Common in everyday language to refer to the upper part of a building. Can also be used figuratively, e.g., 'sous le même toit' (under the same roof).