monument

/mɔ.ny.mɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing

monument; public commemorative structure

historic building; landmark

memorial

Il y a trop de touristes devant le monument.

There are too many tourists in front of the monument.

Synonyms:édifice, monument historique, mémorial, bâtiment
2.
nounmasculineSing

legend; towering figure in a field

iconic figure; celebrated master

Cet acteur est un monument du cinéma français.

This actor is a legend of French cinema.

Synonyms:légende, figure emblématique, icône, pilier