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    L'eglise (en. The church)

    [legliz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A place of worship for Christians.
    Mass takes place every Sunday at the village church.
    La messe a lieu chaque dimanche à l'église du village.
    The Christian community itself.
    The church has decided to support the homeless.
    L'église a décidé de soutenir les sans-abri.
    A religious organization.
    The Catholic Church is one of the oldest institutions.
    L'église catholique est l'une des plus anciennes institutions.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'ekklesia', meaning 'assembly' or 'call'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to church
    Participate in a religious service.
    aller à l'église
    church and state
    The separation of religious and governmental institutions.
    l'église et l'État
    local church
    A church in a specific community.
    église locale

    Related Words

    cathedral
    Main church of a diocese.
    cathédrale
    priest
    Clergy of the church.
    prêtre
    parish
    Territorial division of a church.
    paroisse

    Slang Meanings

    The church on the corner
    We often meet at the church on the corner to chat.
    On se retrouve souvent à l'église au coin pour discuter.
    The house of God
    My grandfather always said to respect the house of God.
    Mon grand-père disait toujours qu'il fallait respecter la maison de Dieu.