Méséglise (en. Mischurch)

/mezeɡliz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small church, often located in a rural area.
The churchlet of the village is a peaceful place.
La méséglise du village est un endroit paisible.
A place of worship for a specific community.
The faithful gather every Sunday at the churchlet.
Les fidèles se réunissent chaque dimanche à la méséglise.

Etymology

From Old French 'mesegglise', a fusion of 'mes' and 'eglise', indicating a modest church.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the churchlet
To visit a small church for prayer or to attend a service.
aller à la méséglise
to make offerings to the churchlet
To give donations or contributions to the small church.
faire des offrandes à la méséglise
to organize a wedding in the churchlet
To plan a wedding ceremony at the local church.
organiser un mariage dans la méséglise

Related Words

church
A larger building dedicated to Christian worship.
eglise
chapel
Small church or place of worship.
chapelle
celebration
The act of celebrating something, often related to religious rites.
célébration

Slang Meanings

A quiet place for meditation.
This churchlet is the best place to recharge.
Cette méséglise est le meilleur endroit pour se ressourcer.
An affectionate term for a familiar church.
We affectionately call it 'our churchlet' in the neighborhood.
On l'appelle affectueusement 'notre méséglise' dans le quartier.