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transept

/ˈtræn.sept/

Traduction: Substantif désignant la partie transversale d'une église en forme de croix, qui coupe la nef à angle droit et forme les « bras » de la croix.

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noun

/ˈtræn.sept/C2formalart
  • frSubstantif désignant la partie transversale d'une église en forme de croix, qui coupe la nef à angle droit et forme les « bras » de la croix.

A noun referring to the transverse part of a cruciform church that crosses the nave at right angles, forming the arms of the cross.

  1. Architectural feature of a churchC1formal

    The part of a cross-shaped church that extends out at right angles from the main nave, creating the arms of the cross.

    frTransept

    • The cathedral's transept is beautifully decorated with stained glass windows.
    • The choir is located in the north transept of the abbey.
    • The transept separates the nave from the chancel in many medieval churches.

    Synonymesarm

Formes
  • transepts plural form
  • transepts' possessive plural form
  • transept's possessive singular form