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    Notre-dame (en. Our lady)

    /nɔtʁə dam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Church or chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
    The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is an iconic monument.
    La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris est un monument emblématique.
    Christian devotion to the Virgin Mary.
    He prayed at Notre-Dame for comfort.
    Il a prié à Notre-Dame pour obtenir du réconfort.

    Etymology

    From the French 'notre' meaning 'our', and 'dame' meaning 'noble woman' or 'Virgin Mary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Notre-Dame de Paris
    Reference to the famous cathedral located in Paris.
    Notre-Dame de Paris
    Notre-Dame des Victories
    Name of a church in Paris.
    Notre-Dame des Victories
    Under the protection of Notre-Dame
    Expression to evoke divine protection.
    Sous la protection de Notre-Dame

    Related Words

    Virgin Mary
    Central figure of Christianity, mother of Jesus.
    Vierge Marie
    Cathedral
    Large church that serves as the seat of a bishop.
    Cathédrale
    Sanctuary
    Protected place of worship.
    Sanctuaire

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar use to designate a church in general.
    We go to Notre-Dame, it's less formal than saying 'the church'.
    On va à Notre-Dame, c'est moins formel que de dire 'l'église'.
    Expression to designate a more personal way of praying.
    He talks as if he were in Notre-Dame, very spiritual.
    Il parle comme s'il était en Notre-Dame, très spirituel.