French Conversation · Level 33
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French word
cathédrale
Pronunciation
IPA/katedʁal/
Meaning
- feminine nouncathedral
Example
Nous allons visiter la cathédrale demain.
We are going to visit the cathedral tomorrow.
More examples
La cathédrale gothique domine la place.
The Gothic cathedral dominates the square.
Core concept
A prominent church building whose bishop's seat gives it a central role in the diocese.
Common phrases
visiter la cathédrale
visit the cathedral
devant la cathédrale
in front of the cathedral
la cathédrale gothique
the Gothic cathedral
Similar words
église: A local Christian building used for regular worship and community ceremonies.
temple: A building where Protestants gather for worship.
chapelle: A small worship room or building within a church or standing separately.
Definition in French
Église principale d'un diocèse qui abrite le siège de l'évêque, souvent vaste et remarquable par son architecture.
Word origin
Cathédrale is formed from Latin cathedralis, an adjective referring to the bishop's seat, ultimately from Greek kathedra, "seat."
Usage tips
- The final e in cathédrale is silent, while the accent on é marks the clear ay-like vowel in the second syllable.