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    Tabernacle (en. Tabernacle)

    [ta.bɛʁ.nakl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small sanctuary for housing sacred objects.
    The church's tabernacle was adorned with gold and precious stones.
    Le tabernacle de l'église était orné d'or et de pierres précieuses.
    In biblical terms, the tabernacle was the meeting place between God and men.
    The Israelites built a tabernacle in the desert to worship Yahweh.
    Les Israélites ont construit un tabernacle dans le désert pour adorer Yahweh.
    Originally a term referring to a tent or dwelling.
    He slept in a tabernacle during his mountain expedition.
    Il a dormi dans un tabernacle pendant son expédition en montagne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tabernaculum', which means 'tent' or 'dwelling'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put under the tabernacle
    To protect or hide something.
    mettre sous le tabernacle
    holy tabernacle
    Very sacred space.
    tabernacle saint

    Related Words

    tabernacular
    Related to a tabernacle or worship.
    tabernaculaire
    tabernaker
    A term used in certain religious circles to refer to a place of worship.
    tabernaker

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of surprise or emotion.
    Tabernacle! It's amazing what you just said.
    Tabernacle ! C'est incroyable ce que tu viens de dire.
    Used to express frustration.
    Tabernacle, why isn't it working?
    Tabernacle, pourquoi ça ne fonctionne pas ?