La Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Language note: 'Basilique' is feminine, hint: look for '-que' endings.
Culture note: Sitting atop Montmartre hill, it offers stunning views over Paris.
Context: They think about other significant religious monuments in Paris.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La Basilique du Sacré-Cœur domine Paris.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart dominates Paris.
Basilique
[bah-zee-leek]
Basilica
A large and important church building in Christianity.
La Basilique est un lieu de pèlerinage.
The Basilica is a place of pilgrimage.
du
[dew]
of the
A contraction of 'de le', showing possession or relation.
Les vues du Sacré-Cœur sont impressionnantes.
The views from the Sacred Heart are impressive.
Sacré
[sa-kray]
Sacred
Considered holy and deserving respect, especially in a religious context.
Le Sacré-Cœur est un édifice emblématique.
The Sacred Heart is an iconic building.
Cœur
[kur]
Heart
The organ in your chest that sends blood around your body.
Sacré-Cœur est aussi un symbole.
Sacred Heart is also a symbol.
Phrase Parts
La
The
Definite article for singular feminine nouns.
La cathédrale
The cathedral
Basilique
Basilica
A large and important church granted special ceremonial rites by the Pope.
Une basilique mineure
A minor basilica
du
of the
Combined form ‘de’ and ‘le’, showing possession.
La porte du garage
The garage door
Sacré-Cœur
Sacred Heart
Represents the divine love of Christ towards humanity, commonly represented in basilica names.
Sacré-Cœur de Jésus
Sacred Heart of Jesus
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