Reliques (en. Relics)

/ʁe.lik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Remains of a human being, often buried or scattered as objects of veneration.

The relics of Saint Peter are preserved in St. Peter's Basilica.

Les reliques de saint Pierre sont préservées dans la basilique Saint-Pierre.

Ancient objects that have historical or sentimental value.

My grandmother's relics are displayed in a special frame.

Les reliques de ma grand-mère sont exposées dans un cadre spécial.

Vestiges of ancient traditions or beliefs.

These rituals are relics of a bygone era.

Ces rituels sont des reliques d'une époque révolue.

From the Latin 'reliquiae', which means 'remains'.

relics of memory

Elements of the past that endure in the mind.

reliques de la mémoire

cultural relics

Precious objects that bear witness to an ancient culture.

reliques culturelles

remaining

Remaining part of something, often after a part has been removed.

reliquat

relic

Sacred or ancient object revered by a community.

relique

sacrosanct

Considered sacred and inviolable.

sacro-saint

Cultural or historical expressions.

Old movies are relics of our childhood.

Les vieux films sont des reliques de notre enfance.

Obsolete people or objects but nostalgic.

He is a relic of the old school.

Lui, c'est une relique de l'ancienne école scolaire.