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    L’église (en. The church)

    /le.ɡliz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Building where Christians gather to practice their faith.
    The village church is very old.
    L'église du village est très ancienne.
    The community of Christian believers.
    The church organized a collection for the victims.
    L'église a organisé une collecte pour les sinistrés.
    The set of Christian religious institutions.
    The Catholic Church held a synod.
    L'église catholique a célébré un synode.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ecclesia', itself derived from the Greek 'ekklēsia', meaning assembly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to church
    To participate in religious services.
    aller à l’église
    the Catholic Church
    Refers to the main branch of Christianity.
    l’église catholique
    Protestant churches
    Refers to the various Christian denominations arising from the Reformation.
    les églises protestantes

    Related Words

    celebration
    Act of celebrating, honoring, often in reference to religious rites.
    célébration
    hymn
    Song or poem sung in honor of God.
    hymne
    sacristy
    Room where worship objects are prepared.
    sacristie

    Slang Meanings

    Place of meeting or community, not necessarily religious.
    We meet at church to chat.
    On se retrouve à l’église pour discuter.
    Can figuratively denote a boring place.
    That movie was a church, I was falling asleep.
    Ce film était une église, je m'endormais.