French flat

noun

British Theater.

1. a flat that can be raised to or hung from the flies, and that contains practicable doors, windows, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of French flat¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

“So, I resort to the great old elegant English and French flat lace-up shoe brands — Crockett & Jones and Paraboot.”

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The 28-year-old Boudot won the prestigious Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe race two years ago on Waldgeist and claimed his third French flat racing title last year.

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More rolling than the day before, on “French flat”, repeated small climbs and descents which look innocuous on the profile, but take their toll.

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The house was one of a row of French flat buildings, the ground floor of which is occupied by stores.

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The French Flat; the small rooms, all right-angles, un-individual; the narrow halls; the gaudy, cheap decorations everywhere.

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