D'église (en. Church)

/de.ɡliz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Term designating something that belongs to or is related to a church.
Church furniture can be of great value.
Le mobilier d'église peut être de grande valeur.
An aspect or element religiously associated with a church.
Church music is often very inspiring.
La musique d'église est souvent très inspirante.

Etymology

From Old French 'eglise', derived from Latin 'ecclesia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Church
Refers to anything related to a church.
d'église
The art of the church
Works of art created for places of worship.
l'art d'église
Church music
Music specifically written for religious services.
la musique d'église

Related Words

Church
Building intended for Christian worship.
église
Clergy
Group of people dedicated to religious service.
clergé
Cathedral
Main church of a diocese with a bishop.
cathédrale

Slang Meanings

A zone of peace or a place of refuge.
This place is my church, a true haven of peace.
Cet endroit est ma d'église, un véritable havre de paix.
A group of very religious people.
He joined a church that organizes prayers every Sunday.
Il s'est joint à un d'église qui organise des prières chaque dimanche.