English–French

“cathedral” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/katedʁal/

Example

Nous allons visiter la cathédrale demain.

We are going to visit the cathedral tomorrow.

Illustration for cathédrale (cathedral)

How to say “cathedral” in French

“Cathedral” in French is cathédrale.

A prominent church building whose bishop's seat gives it a central role in the diocese.

Full entry for cathédrale: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cathédrale

La cathédrale gothique domine la place.

The Gothic cathedral dominates the square.

Tips for using cathédrale

  • The final e in cathédrale is silent, while the accent on é marks the clear ay-like vowel in the second syllable.

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