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    Chapelle (en. Chapel)

    /ʃa.pɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Religious building, generally smaller than a church.
    The chapel was decorated with colorful stained glass.
    La chapelle était décorée de vitraux colorés.
    Place of prayer within a larger building, like a hospital or a school.
    They often gather in the university chapel.
    Ils se réunissent souvent dans la chapelle de l'université.
    Mortuary chapel where funerals are held.
    The ceremony took place in the cemetery chapel.
    La cérémonie a eu lieu dans la chapelle du cimetière.

    Etymology

    The word chapel comes from the Latin 'cappa', which means 'cape' or 'shawl', referring to the cloak of Saint Martin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Chapel of repose
    Place where the body of a deceased person is laid out for the vigil.
    Chapelle ardente
    To go to the chapel
    To go pray or to attend a religious service.
    Aller à la chapelle

    Related Words

    chaplain
    Priest responsible for a chapel.
    chapelain
    electoral chapel
    Space used for voting during elections.
    chapelle électorale

    Slang Meanings

    To call someone to the chapel
    You need to go to the chapel to settle your accounts.
    Il faut que tu ailles à la chapelle pour régler tes comptes.
    To meet up with friends aimlessly
    Are we having a little chapel tonight?
    On se fait une petite chapelle ce soir ?