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"Temple" in French: temple
le temple
Temple in French is le temple, masculine: un temple grec, un temple bouddhiste. Same spelling as English, French pronunciation. Église is church; temple often marks non-Catholic or ancient sites.
Travel day
On visite un temple tôt le matin.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce temple
Say it
tahmpl
/tɑ̃pl/
Temple: tahmpl. Nasal em; final e light. Stress early.
"Temple" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le temple | the temple Religious or ancient site. | Religious or ancient site. |
| un temple bouddhiste | a Buddhist temple Specific tradition. | Specific tradition. |
| visiter un temple | to visit a temple Tourism. | Tourism. |
| les temples d'Angkor | the temples of Angkor Famous sites. | Famous sites. |
How to use temple in real life
- 1Travel day
On visite un temple tôt le matin.
We're visiting a temple early in the morning.
Un temple.
- 2Guide talk
Le temple est fermé le mardi.
The temple is closed on Tuesdays.
Le temple.
- 3Photos
Ces temples sont classés au patrimoine.
These temples are heritage-listed.
Ces temples.
Mistakes English speakers make with temple
Incorrect: La temple est ancienne.
Correct: Le temple est ancien.
Temple is masculine.
Incorrect: On va au temple church.
Correct: On va au temple. / à l'église.
Temple vs église — pick the right building.
Good to know
In France, temple often means a Protestant church building, while église is typically Catholic. Abroad, temple covers many traditions.
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Sightseeing schedule
ChatPal
On commence par le temple près du lac ?
Shall we start with the temple by the lake?
You
Oui, ce temple ouvre à neuf heures.
Yes — that temple opens at nine.
ChatPal
Ensuite un autre temple plus petit.
Then another smaller temple.
You
Je prends des chaussures confortables.
I'll wear comfortable shoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Temple" in French
How do you say temple in French?
Le temple (masculine).
Temple or église?
Église is usually a church; temple often Protestant or non-Christian/ancient sites.
How do you say Buddhist temple?
Un temple bouddhiste.
How do you pronounce temple?
tahmpl.
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