French Conversation · Level 74
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French word
abbaye
Pronunciation
IPA/abei/
Meaning
- feminine nounabbey
Example
L'abbaye est fermée le lundi.
The abbey is closed on Mondays.
More examples
La visite guidée de l'abbaye commence à dix heures.
The guided tour of the abbey starts at ten o'clock.
Core concept
A monastic complex gathered around a church, cloister, living quarters, and work spaces.
Common phrases
le cloître de l'abbaye
the cloister of the abbey
une visite guidée de l'abbaye
a guided tour of the abbey
Similar words
église: A Christian building used for worship and Mass.
monastère: A building or complex where monks or nuns live in community.
cloître: A courtyard enclosed by buildings and surrounded by covered walkways.
couvent: A convent building where nuns live, worship, teach, and serve others.
Definition in French
Bâtiment ou ensemble de bâtiments religieux où une communauté monastique (moines ou moniales) vit, prie et travaille, traditionnellement placée sous l'autorité d'un abbé ou d'une abbesse.
Word origin
French abbaye comes from Old French abaïe, from Latin abbatia, a noun formed from abbas, meaning abbot.
Usage tips
- Abbaye is feminine, so standard forms include une abbaye, cette abbaye, and l'abbaye.
Other meanings
- monasterynoun