Clochers (en. Bell towers)

/klɔʃɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Tall structure that houses one or more bells.

The church steeple dominates the landscape.

Le clocher de l'église domine le paysage.

Part of a building, usually above a façade, where the bells are installed.

The steeples of the cathedrals are often adorned with sculptures.

Les clochers des cathédrales sont souvent ornés de sculptures.

Building used to ring the hours or announcements.

We hear the sound of the steeples ringing every hour.

Nous entendons le son des clochers qui sonnent chaque heure.

From Latin 'clocca' meaning bell.

high as a steeple

very high, very elevated.

haut comme un clocher

ring like a steeple

to resonate loudly or clearly.

sonner comme un clocher

to be in the steeple

to be isolated or disconnected from others.

être dans le clocher

bell

Metal instrument that produces a sound when struck.

cloche

chapel

Small place of worship often associated with a steeple.

chapelle

tower

Tall structure, often similar to a steeple, without necessarily housing a bell.

tour

To be late compared to events.

He is always in the steeples when it comes to appointments.

Il est toujours dans les clochers quand il s'agit de rendez-vous.

To be distracted or lost in thought.

She seems to be in the steeples today.

Elle a l'air dans les clochers aujourd'hui.