cathedral

• Relatif à une cathédrale ou qui évoque une cathédrale ; souvent utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de majestueux, imposant ou voûté.

Relating to or resembling a cathedral; often used to describe something grand, imposing, or vaulted.

1. Relating to a cathedralB2formal

   Of or pertaining to a cathedral, the principal church of a diocese.

   Qui se rapporte à une cathédrale

   • The cathedral architecture is a masterpiece of Gothic design.
   • They attended a cathedral service on Christmas Eve.
   • The cathedral choir performed beautifully.

• Grande et importante église chrétienne, généralement l'église principale d'un diocèse, où se trouve le trône de l'évêque.

A large and important Christian church, typically the principal church of a diocese, containing a bishop's throne.

1. Large Christian churchA2formal

   A large and important church, usually the main church of a diocese, where a bishop has their official seat.

   Cathédrale (église principale d'un diocèse)

   • The cathedral is the most famous landmark in the city.
   • We visited the ancient cathedral during our trip to Paris.
   • The bishop gave a sermon at the cathedral on Sunday.

   Synonymesduomominster

2. Impressive buildingB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a very large, impressive, or imposing building or structure.

   cathédrale (sens figuré)

   • The new library is a cathedral of knowledge.
   • The factory was a cathedral of industry, with towering ceilings.
   • The stadium felt like a cathedral of sport.

   Synonymesbehemothcolossusedificeleviathanmonolithmonumentpalacetemple