French word

basilique

Pronunciation

IPA/bazilik/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbasilica

Example

Il y a une basilique près de la place.

There is a basilica near the square.

Illustration for basilique (basilica)

More examples

À côté de la basilique, il y a un café.

Next to the basilica, there is a cafe.

Core concept

A formally recognized church whose importance draws worshippers, visitors, and attention to its sacred spaces.

Common phrases

  • prendre des photos de la basilique

    take photos of the basilica

  • à côté de la basilique

    next to the basilica

Similar words

église: A community church building used for worship, weddings, and other local religious events.
cathédrale: A substantial church of religious importance that can be the seat of a bishop.

Definition in French

Église importante, souvent reconnue officiellement par l'autorité religieuse et fréquentée pour son intérêt historique ou liturgique.

Word origin

The French noun basilique developed from Latin basilica, borrowed from Greek basilikē for a royal building later used for Christian worship.

Usage tips

  • Basilique and cathédrale are not synonyms: a basilique is not necessarily the church where a bishop has a seat.

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