Glossary France

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Comenius project Listening to the voices of churches and mosques from Western to Eastern Europe

Glossary of architectural terms English - French

College Jean Moulin , Saint Memmie, FRANCE 2009-2011

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.


A gargoyle  Une gargouille

Towers  Tours 

Pinnacles  Pinacles

The rood screen

Spires Flèches

The tympanum  Le tympan


Le jubé 

A church window Un vitrail 

The nave La nef 

A gothic arch Un arc brisé 

 The altar L’autel


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