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    Monastère (en. Monastery)

    /mɔ.nas.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Establishment where individuals devoted to religious life retreat, living in community.
    The monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel is famous for its beauty.
    Le monastère de Mont-Saint-Michel est célèbre pour sa beauté.
    Religious community of monks or nuns.
    He decided to join a monastery to lead a contemplative life.
    Il a décidé de rejoindre un monastère pour mener une vie contemplative.
    Building or set of buildings housing this community.
    The monastery is located in the heart of nature, far from the city's hustle.
    Le monastère est situé en pleine nature, loin du tumulte de la ville.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'monasterium', which designates a place of religious life.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monastery of monks
    A monastery inhabited solely by monks.
    monastère de moines
    monastic life
    A lifestyle based on meditation and prayer within a monastery.
    vie de monastère
    to settle in a monastery
    Choosing to live in a monastery for spiritual reasons.
    s'installer dans un monastère

    Related Words

    monk
    Member of a religious community living in a monastery.
    moine
    nun
    Woman member of a religious community living in a monastery.
    monial
    convent
    Religious establishment for women, similar to a monastery.
    convent

    Slang Meanings

    Living away from the modern world.
    After his retirement, he adopted a monastic life, away from distractions.
    Après sa retraite, il a pris une vie de monastère, loin des distractions.
    Being very calm or silent.
    This part of the city is like a monastery; it is never noisy.
    Ce coin de la ville est monastère, il n'y a jamais de bruit.