Le monastère
Example: Le monastère ancien se trouve près de la rivière calme.
Definition
"Le monastère" refers to a building or complex where monks or nuns live, work, and worship, typically secluded from the outside world. It serves as a religious community dedicated to spiritual practice, prayer, and often includes living quarters, a chapel, and communal areas.
Etymology
The word "le monastère" comes from the Latin 'monasterium,' which itself derives from the Greek 'monastērion,' meaning a place for monks. Did you know that the root 'monos' in Greek means 'alone,' reflecting the solitary and contemplative life initially intended for those living in a monastère?
Learn to use this word actively
"Le monastère" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 210 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
