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    Monuments (en. Monuments)

    /mɔ.ny.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Structure of great historical or artistic value.
    The Eiffel Tower is an iconic monument of Paris.
    La Tour Eiffel est un monument emblématique de Paris.
    Building erected in memory of an event or a person.
    The war memorial recalls the sacrifices of soldiers.
    Le monument aux morts rappelle les sacrifices des soldats.
    Building recognized for its remarkable architecture.
    The Colosseum is a monument from the Roman era.
    Le Colisée est un monument de l'époque romaine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monumentum', meaning 'that which reminds' or 'that which remembers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    historical monument
    A listed monument for its historical value.
    monument historique
    war memorial
    A commemorative building dedicated to soldiers who died in conflicts.
    monument aux morts
    religious monument
    A place of worship or a sacred building.
    monument religieux

    Related Words

    architecture
    The art and science of designing buildings.
    architecture
    heritage
    The totality of cultural, natural, and historical assets of a nation.
    patrimoine
    commemoration
    An act by which one remembers an event or a person.
    commémoration

    Slang Meanings

    A famous place to visit.
    It seems that this park is the new monument of the city.
    On dirait que ce parc est le nouveau monument de la ville.
    A symbol or a cultural reference.
    This film is a monument of French cinema.
    Ce film est un monument du cinéma français.