French word

temple

Pronunciation

IPA/tɑ̃pl/

Meaning

  • masculine nountemple

Example

Le temple du village attire beaucoup de visiteurs.

The village temple draws many visitors.

Illustration for temple (temple)

More examples

Nous avons prié au temple ce matin.

We prayed at the temple this morning.

Core concept

A recognizable place of worship that houses a community's religious ceremonies and gatherings.

Common phrases

  • aller au temple

    go to the temple

  • prier au temple

    pray at the temple

  • visiter le temple

    visit the temple

Similar words

église: A Christian building for worship and religious ceremonies.
cathédrale: A large Christian church where many worshippers gather.
mosquée: An indoor place where Muslims worship and gather.
synagogue: An indoor gathering place for Jewish worship and religious ceremonies.

Definition in French

Bâtiment ou lieu consacré au culte, où l'on pratique des rites religieux et où se rassemblent les fidèles.

Word origin

Latin templum referred to a space marked out as sacred, and its descendant temple became the French noun for a place of worship.

Usage tips

  • In French, temple commonly designates a Protestant place of worship, while église is the usual term for a Catholic church.

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