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    Église (en. Church)

    /ɛɡliz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Christian place of worship.
    The village church is very old.
    L'église du village est très ancienne.
    Community of believers of a Christian religion.
    The church organized a collection for the disaster victims.
    L'église a organisé une collecte pour les sinistrés.
    Religious institution led by priests or pastors.
    The church plays an important role in the community.
    L'église joue un rôle important dans la communauté.

    Etymology

    From Latin ecclesia, derived from Greek ekklēsía meaning 'assembly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to church
    To attend a religious service.
    aller à l'église
    Catholic church
    Christian church in communion with Rome.
    église catholique
    to stay at church
    To stay for activities after the mass.
    rester à l'église

    Related Words

    priest
    Clerk who officiates in a church.
    prêtre
    mass
    Liturgical celebration in the church.
    messe
    celebration
    Act of paying homage to something sacred.
    célébration

    Slang Meanings

    Church as a social gathering place.
    We often meet after mass at the church to chat.
    On se retrouve souvent après la messe à l'église pour discuter.
    A meeting or event taking place in a church.
    There is a church this evening to celebrate his birthday.
    Il y a une église ce soir pour fêter son anniversaire.