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    L'abside (en. The apse)

    /lab.sid/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The absidiole is a small apse.
    The absidiole is often decorated with frescoes.
    L'absidiole est souvent décorée de fresques.
    The apse is generally semi-circular.
    The apse of this church is magnificent.
    L'abside de cette église est magnifique.
    The high altar is often found in the apse.
    The high altar is located in the apse.
    Le maître-autel se situe dans l'abside.
    The apse is an essential part of religious architecture.
    Gothic architecture highlights the apse.
    L'architecture gothique met en valeur l'abside.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'apsis', meaning 'arch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the apse of the church
    part located behind the choir of a church
    l'abside de l'église
    decor of the apse
    decoration located in the apse
    déco de l'abside
    view from the apse
    perspective from the apse
    vue de l'abside

    Related Words

    choir
    area of the church where services are held.
    chœur
    sanctuary
    sacred place where the altar is located.
    sanctuaire
    arch
    curved structure that supports weight.
    arc

    Slang Meanings

    Lesion in the relevant space.
    He has an apse in his plans.
    Il a une abside dans ses projets.
    A complex or confusing situation.
    It's a real maze, an apse.
    C'est un vrai labyrinthe, une abside.