cathédrale
cathedral
noun kah-tay-DRAHL Rare
Origin: Greek 'kathedra' (seat, throne)
Usage Note
Cathédrale specifically denotes a bishop's principal church — a church without a bishop's seat is an église or basilique, not a cathédrale. Notre-Dame de Paris is the most iconic example. The adjective cathédral (rare) means 'relating to a cathedral'.
Examples
"La cathédrale domine toute la ville."
Natural Translation
The cathedral dominates the whole city.
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