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    Clocher (en. Bell tower)

    /klɔʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The part of a religious building, often with a bell.
    The bell tower of this church is visible from afar.
    Le clocher de cette église est visible de loin.
    In architecture, a structural element that supports a bell.
    The bell tower is often decorated with sculptures.
    Le clocher est souvent décoré avec des sculptures.
    In some villages, the bell tower serves as a landmark.
    Villagers often gather around the bell tower.
    Les villageois se retrouvent souvent autour du clocher.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old French 'cloquer', meaning 'to sound a bell'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a bell tower
    To have a handicap or a noticeable peculiarity.
    avoir un clocher

    Related Words

    bell
    An object that emits a sound, often used in churches.
    cloche
    belfry
    A bell tower with a specific shape, often separate from the church.
    beffroi

    Slang Meanings

    To feel lost, disoriented.
    He is in a real bell tower right now.
    Il est dans un vrai clocher en ce moment.
    Not to understand something.
    I was in the bell tower throughout the whole meeting.
    J'étais dans le clocher pendant toute la réunion.