What is another word for Perron?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛɹən] (IPA)

Perron is a French term used to describe a raised platform or a flight of steps leading up to a building's entrance. It's a common architectural feature that we often come across in homes, public buildings, and railway stations. Some synonyms for the term perron include "staircase," "platform," "landing," "veranda," "entryway," and "threshold." These synonyms help to describe the various types of structures that could feature a perron. For instance, a staircase perron would describe a set of steps leading up to an entrance, while a veranda perron would describe a raised porch or balcony. Regardless of the synonym used, the perron remains an essential architectural element that combines both function and beauty.

What are the hypernyms for Perron?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Perron

But it galled her pride that whereas there had been a Bishop in England on her arrival now there was none, and she probably believed, what even the cautious Du Perron on one occasion admitted, that the regulars were jealous of her as a Frenchwoman, and unwilling that she should have too great honour as a mother in Israel.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes
From the pulpit of the Queen's chapel at Somerset House, Du Perron commented on the occasion with even more than his wonted suavity.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes
Yet he showed marked favour to Roman ecclesiastics such as Du Perron, he allowed the triumphant ceremonies of Somerset House, and he sanctioned the almost open exercise of Catholic worship, only from time to time showing a feeble concession to the feeling of the country by such measures as forbidding the English Catholics to frequent the chapels of the ambassadors, and by issuing a proclamation which at the Queen's prayers he deprived of most of its force.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes

Famous quotes with Perron

  • There is not less wit nor invention in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book, than in being the first author of that thought. Cardinal du Perron has been heard to say that the happy application of a verse of Virgil has deserved a talent.
    Pierre Bayle

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