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    Cloître (en. Cloister)

    /klwatʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A cloister is an inner courtyard of a monastery, surrounded by galleries.
    Monks often gather in the cloister to pray.
    Les moines se réunissent souvent dans le cloître pour prier.
    A calm and peaceful area often used for reflection.
    She enjoys spending time in the cloister to focus.
    Elle aime passer du temps dans le cloître pour se concentrer.
    A space of religious architecture that promotes serenity.
    The cloister of the abbey is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
    Le cloître de l'abbaye est un chef-d'œuvre de l'architecture gothique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'claustrum', which means 'enclosed place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get lost in the cloister
    To be absorbed in one's thoughts or concerns.
    se perdre dans le cloître

    Related Words

    monastery
    Religious edifice where monks live.
    monastère
    abbey
    Monastery managed by an abbot.
    abbaye
    gallery
    Covered corridor, often opening onto an outdoor space.
    galerie

    Slang Meanings

    A quiet place to escape stress.
    I go to the cloister; it’s my haven of peace.
    Je vais au cloître, c'est mon havre de paix.
    A place for meditation or secret meetings.
    We meet in the cloister to discuss quietly.
    On se retrouve dans le cloître pour discuter tranquillement.