Meaning of "galilee" in English

The word "Galilee" refers to a region in northern Israel, historically significant in both Jewish and Christian traditions. It's famous for being the area where Jesus conducted much of his early ministry, according to the New Testament. In an architectural context, a "galilee" is also an entrance porch of a church, typically located at the western end. This term is imbued with historical and religious importance, often symbolizing peace and serenity. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes, blending mountains, valleys, and a prominent lake, the Sea of Galilee.

Meaning of "galilée" in French

In French, "galilée" similarly refers to the region in northern Israel known as Galilee, noted for its biblical significance and geographical beauty. The French term also shares the secondary meaning related to church architecture: an entrance or porch area, often a place of gathering before entering the main sanctuary. This term is used in both historical narratives and religious contexts, maintaining the themes of spiritual significance and historical depth.

Pronunciation of "galilee" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɡæl.ɪˌliː/

Pronunciation Variations: While "Galilee" is generally pronounced the same across English-speaking regions, slight variations may occur with accent differences, emphasizing different syllables slightly due to regional inflections.

Pronunciation of "galilée" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɡaliˈle/

Pronunciation Variations: The French pronunciation of "galilée" is relatively consistent throughout French-speaking regions, with standard pronunciation used in France and across Francophone countries.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. She traveled to Galilee to explore its historical sites.
    (Elle a voyagé en Galilée pour explorer ses sites historiques.)

  2. The Sea of Galilee is an iconic destination for tourists.
    (La mer de Galilée est une destination emblématique pour les touristes.)

  3. Galilee holds significant meanings in various religious texts.
    (La Galilée a des significations importantes dans divers textes religieux.)

  4. Many stories from the Bible take place in Galilee.
    (De nombreuses histoires de la Bible se déroulent en Galilée.)

  5. The church's galilee was beautifully decorated for the event.
    (La galilée de l'église était magnifiquement décorée pour l'événement.)

  6. He gave a lecture on the history of Galilee in ancient times.
    (Il a donné une conférence sur l'histoire de la Galilée dans les temps anciens.)

  7. They planned a pilgrimage to Galilee for the summer.
    (Ils ont prévu un pèlerinage en Galilée pour l'été.)

  8. We watched the sunrise over the hills of Galilee.
    (Nous avons regardé le lever du soleil sur les collines de Galilée.)

  9. The architecture of the church’s galilee was awe-inspiring.
    (L'architecture de la galilée de l'église était impressionnante.)

  10. Galilee has inspired many artists with its landscapes.
    (La Galilée a inspiré de nombreux artistes avec ses paysages.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "galilee" in English

Synonyms: entrance, porch, narthex, vestibule, region, area, locale, territory, district, expanse.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: Israel, Judea, Samaria, Nazareth, Tiberias, region, biblical, sacred, holy, historic.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "galilée" in French

Synonyms: entrée, porche, portique, narthex, vestibule, région, province.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: Israël, Judée, Samarie, Nazareth, Tibériade, Région, bibliothèque, sacré, saint, historique.

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