chapel

• Nom désignant un lieu de culte, généralement plus petit qu'une église, possédant parfois son propre autel, ou une cérémonie religieuse qui s'y déroule.

A noun referring to a place of worship, typically smaller than a church, that contains its own altar, or a religious service held in such a place.

1. Place of worshipB1formal

   A small building or room used for Christian worship, often with its own altar, and typically part of a larger institution like a school, hospital, or prison.

   chapelle

   • The hospital has a small chapel for patients and staff.
   • They got married in the college chapel.
   • The prisoners attended a service in the prison chapel.

   Synonymeschurchoratorysanctuary

2. B2formalbritish

   A religious service, especially one held in a chapel.

   office à la chapelle

   • Morning chapel is held every day at the school.
   • The students are required to attend chapel on Sundays.
   • The choir sang beautifully during the evening chapel.

   Synonymesprayer servicereligious serviceservice