Jérusalem (en. Jerusalem)

/ʒeʁ.ü.sa.lɛm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ancient city, considered holy by the three major monotheistic religions.

Jerusalem is a pilgrimage site for Christians.

Jérusalem est un lieu de pèlerinage pour les chrétiens.

Capital of the State of Israel, with a rich and complex history.

The population of Jerusalem is very diverse.

La population de Jérusalem est très diverse.

Spiritual center for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The holy sites of Jerusalem attract visitors from all over the world.

Les lieux saints de Jérusalem attirent des visiteurs du monde entier.

The name Jerusalem comes from the Hebrew 'Yerushalayim'.

Jerusalem, holy city

Reference to the sacred character of the city for several religions.

Jérusalem, ville sainte

The walls of Jerusalem

Symbolize the history and conflicts of the city.

Les murs de Jérusalem

Jerusalem is in the hands of

Expression often used in a political context to describe the tensions surrounding the city.

Jérusalem est entre les mains de

Zion

Hill of Jerusalem, symbol of the Jewish people.

Sion

Temple

Reference to the Temple of Jerusalem, important in Judaism.

Temple

Kotel

Western Wall, sacred site located in Jerusalem.

Kotel

Refer to political debates surrounding Jerusalem.

The situation in Jerusalem is always a hot topic.

La situation à Jérusalem est toujours un sujet brûlant.

Use the term Jerusalem to refer to religious disputes.

Whenever Jerusalem is mentioned, things go off the rails.

Chaque fois qu'on parle de Jérusalem, ça part en vrille.