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    L'évêché (en. The bishopric)

    /levɛʃe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Territory or office of a bishop.
    The bishopric of Bordeaux is very influential.
    L'évéché de Bordeaux est très influent.
    Spiritual and administrative domain overseen by a bishop.
    He was appointed to head the bishopric of Strasbourg.
    Il a été nommé à la tête de l'évêché de Strasbourg.
    Official residence of the bishop.
    The bishopric is located in the heart of the city.
    L'évêché est situé au cœur de la ville.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'episcopatus', meaning 'role of the bishop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the bishopric of
    Refers to the territory associated with a specific bishop.
    l'évêché de
    episcopal seat
    Indicates the place of authority of a bishop.
    siège épiscopal
    administration of the bishopric
    Refers to the management of religious affairs by a bishop.
    administration de l'évêché

    Related Words

    bishop
    Christian title designating a cleric with authority over a bishopric.
    évêque
    diocese
    Geographical area under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
    diocèse
    clergy
    All individuals with religious duties.
    clergé

    Slang Meanings

    He/targets the bishopric.
    He stormed the bishopric to protest.
    Il a pris d'assaut l'évêché pour protester.
    To have ambitions of becoming a bishop.
    He dreams of becoming a recognized bishopric.
    Il rêve de devenir un évêché reconnu.