French roof

American  

noun

1. a mansard roof the sides of which are nearly perpendicular.

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Etymology

Origin of French roof

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

The jarring that went on under every French roof, in every French heart; the diseased things that were spoken, done, the sum-total whereof is the French Revolution, tongue of man cannot tell.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

Mr. Barr's studio was up seven flights of stairs in the French roof of a building which had no elevator, and had doubtless been chosen by him on account of cheapness and light.

From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert

His idea of a house was a brown-stone front, four stories high, and a French roof with an air-chamber above.

From The Rise of Silas Lapham by Howells, William Dean

As to exterior, would like a French roof and tower, with fashionable style of finish throughout.

From Homes and How to Make Them by Gardner, E. C. (Eugene Clarence)

It would ruin his reputation if he did,—even without the French roof.

From Homes and How to Make Them by Gardner, E. C. (Eugene Clarence)