church

église

Bâtiment où les chrétiens se réunissent pour prier et rendre un culte à Dieu.

En anglais simple : A building where Christians meet to pray and worship God.

• The church has a tall tower.
• They got married in a small church.
• Several old churches were damaged in the storm.

Synonymes : chapel, kirk

Expressions courantes : village church, church bells, old church

office religieux, culte

Réunion chrétienne où on prie, chante et écoute un enseignement religieux.

En anglais simple : A Christian meeting where people pray, sing, and listen to religious teaching.

• We go to church on Sundays.
• Church starts at ten this morning.
• Did you enjoy church today?

Synonymes : service, worship

Expressions courantes : go to church, after church, attend church, before church

Église, communauté chrétienne

Groupe organisé de chrétiens établi dans un lieu ou sur un territoire plus vaste.

En anglais simple : An organized group of Christians, either in one place or across a wider area.

• Our church helps local families.
• The church raised money for a new shelter.
• Several churches worked together to provide meals.

Synonymes : congregation, Christian community

Expressions courantes : local church, church leaders, church members

Église, confession chrétienne

Branche du christianisme ayant ses propres croyances, traditions et organisation.

En anglais simple : A branch of Christianity with its own beliefs, traditions, and organization.

• She belongs to the Orthodox Church.
• The two churches have different traditions.
• He studied the history of the Anglican Church.

Synonymes : denomination

Expressions courantes : Catholic church, Orthodox church, Anglican church

amen, carrément

Se dit pour montrer qu’on approuve pleinement ce que quelqu’un vient de dire.

En anglais simple : Used to show that you strongly agree with what someone has just said.

• “We deserve better.” “Church!”
• “That was the best meal ever.” “Church, man!”
• “Friends should look out for each other.” “Church, brother!”

Synonymes : amen, exactly, absolutely

Expressions courantes : church, brother, church, man