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"Church" in French: église
l'église
Church in French is l'église, feminine. À l'église means at/to church. Une église is one church building. Cathédrale is a cathedral—bigger and a bishop's seat.
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How to pronounce église
Say it
ay-GLEEZ
/e.ɡliz/
Église is ay-GLEEZ. The é is ay, and soft g before l. Final e is light; s often heard as z in liaison.
"Church" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'église | the church Building or institution. | Building or institution. |
| à l'église | at/to church Going or attending. | Going or attending. |
| une église | a church Pointing out a building. | Pointing out a building. |
| l'église du village | the village church Landmark. | Landmark. |
How to use église in real life
- 1Directions
Tourne à gauche après l'église.
Turn left after the church.
Landmark.
- 2Wedding
La cérémonie est à l'église à quinze heures.
The ceremony is at the church at three.
À l'église.
- 3Sightseeing
Cette église romane vaut le détour.
This Romanesque church is worth the detour.
Cette église.
Mistakes English speakers make with église
Incorrect: Le église est ouverte.
Correct: L'église est ouverte.
Use elision: l'église.
Incorrect: On va au church.
Correct: On va à l'église.
Church is église.
Good to know
Even in secular France, l'église often anchors the village square and walking directions. Many are free to visit quietly outside services.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a meetup point
ChatPal
On se retrouve devant l'église ?
Shall we meet in front of the church?
You
Oui. L'église avec le marché, pas l'autre.
Yes. The church by the market, not the other one.
ChatPal
Noté. Vers dix-huit heures.
Got it. Around six.
You
À tout à l'heure.
See you soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Church" in French
What is church in French?
L'église (feminine).
How do I say to church?
À l'église.
How do you pronounce église?
Ay-GLEEZ.
Is cathédrale the same?
A cathedral is more specific; église is the general church.
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