Moutier (en. Mountain)

/mu.tje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A religious establishment, often a monastery.

The moutier is located in a peaceful valley.

Le moutier est situé dans une vallée paisible.

An ancient term for designating a monastery.

The monks of the moutier are devoted to prayer.

Les moines du moutier se consacrent à la prière.

Sometimes used to refer to a church in a rural context.

The village moutier is a historical site.

Le moutier du village est un site historique.

The word 'moutier' comes from the Latin 'monasterium', which means 'monastery'.

dance house

An establishment where dance practices are taught.

moutier de danse

house of holy places

A term for a place of great religious significance.

moutier des lieux saints

monk

A member of a religious order who lives in a moutier.

moine

abbey

A type of moutier managed by an abbot.

abaye

cloister

A space adjacent to a moutier, often a garden.

cloître

A place of spiritual retreat.

After my exams, I will settle in the moutier to recharge.

Après mes examens, je vais m'installer au moutier pour me ressourcer.

Connotation of tranquility or peace.

This place is so moutier, I love it.

Cet endroit est tellement moutier, j'adore.