Cathédrale (en. Cathedral)

/ka.te.dʁal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Large Christian church, often featuring elaborate architectural style.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is an emblematic example of Gothic architecture.

La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris est un exemple emblématique de l'architecture gothique.

Seat of the bishop in a main church.

The bishop officiated in his cathedral during the ceremony.

L'évêque a officié dans sa cathédrale lors de la cérémonie.

Religious building that holds significant historical or artistic importance.

This cathedral attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Cette cathédrale attire des milliers de touristes chaque année.

From the Latin 'cathedra', meaning 'seat', referring to the bishop's throne.

illuminated cathedral

A cathedral lit up at night, often open to visitors.

cathédrale éclairée

visit to the cathedral

Excursion dedicated to discovering the architectural and historical elements of a cathedral.

visite de la cathédrale

celebration in the cathedral

Significant religious event taking place in a cathedral.

célébration dans la cathédrale

bishop

Senior clergy responsible for a diocese.

évêque

diocese

Territory administered by a bishop.

diocèse

Gothic architecture

Architectural style associated with medieval cathedrals.

architecture gothique

A cathedral can refer to an impressive large structure.

This building is so big it looks like a cathedral!

Ce bâtiment est tellement grand qu'on dirait une cathédrale !