La Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Language note: 'Notre-Dame' means 'Our Lady', a reference to the Virgin Mary.
Culture note: Located in Paris, it's one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
Context: The conversation continues as they list important historical sites in Paris.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La Cathédrale Notre-Dame est majestueuse.
The Notre-Dame Cathedral is majestic.
Cathédrale
[kah-teh-dral]
Cathedral
A large, important Christian church, usually in a city.
La Cathédrale est un exemple d'architecture gothique.
The Cathedral is an example of Gothic architecture.
Notre-Dame
[noh-truh dahm]
Our Lady
A title for the Virgin Mary, used in many church names.
Notre-Dame a survécu à des siècles d'histoire.
Our Lady has survived centuries of history.
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