Catacombes (en. Catacombs)

/katakɔmb/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A network of underground galleries, often used as burial sites.

The catacombs of Paris are famous for their human bones.

Les catacombes de Paris sont célèbres pour leurs ossements humains.

A historical and archaeological site containing tombs.

This place is full of ancient stories, the catacombs house millions of skeletons.

Ce lieu regorge d'histoires anciennes, les catacombes abritent des millions de squelettes.

A network of tunnels often associated with funerary practices.

He explored many catacombs in search of artifacts.

Il a exploré de nombreuses catacombes à la recherche d'artefacts.

From Latin 'catacumba', meaning 'cave' or 'tomb'.

lost in the catacombs

to refer to something lost in great disorder.

perdu dans les catacombes

mysteries of the catacombs

secrets or enigmas that remain hidden.

mystères des catacombes

visit of the catacombs

excursion into underground galleries often of a tourist nature.

visite des catacombes

necropolis

Historic cemetery, often monumental.

nécropole

burial

Place where a body is buried.

sépulture

tunnel

Underground gallery that can be used for various purposes.

tunnel

Place where one gets lost.

I am completely in the catacombs with this project.

Je suis complètement dans les catacombes avec ce projet.

Debris or clutter in a space.

Look at this garage, it's become a real catacomb!

Regarde ce garage, c'est devenu une vraie catacombe !