Chapelles (en. Chapels)

/ʃa.pɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Religious construction, often small, intended for a particular worship.

There are many chapels in this mountainous region.

Il y a de nombreuses chapelles dans cette région montagneuse.

Part of a church reserved for a minister of worship or a group of believers.

The chapel of the castle is open to visitors.

La chapelle du château est ouverte aux visiteurs.

Place for individual or collective prayer, often associated with a specific devotion.

She lit a candle in the chapel to pray.

Elle a allumé une bougie dans la chapelle pour prier.

From the Latin 'capella', referring to a shelter for the capes of saints.

go to the chapel

To go to a place of worship, often to pray.

aller à la chapelle

bier chapel

Chapel where a deceased person lies before their funeral.

chapelle ardente

musical chapel

Ensemble of voices or musical instruments intended for liturgical songs.

chapelle musicale

celebration

Act of honoring or giving thanks.

célébration

prayer

Act of communicating with a deity.

prière

devotion

Feeling of dedication to a faith or principle.

devotion

The term 'chapel' is sometimes used to refer to a small religious gathering.

They often meet in their chapel to pray together.

Ils se retrouvent souvent dans leur chapelle pour prier ensemble.

In an informal context, a 'chapel' can refer to a secret or private place.

It's somewhat of a hidden chapel where we share our thoughts.

C'est un peu une chapelle cachée où on partage nos pensées.