French translation of sacristy is 
sacristie

Meaning of "sacristy" in English

A sacristy is a room in a church where a priest prepares for a service, and where vestments and sacred objects are kept. It often serves as a secure place for storage and preparation of items needed for church ceremonies. Historically, the sacristy holds significance for its role in housing essential religious artifacts and vestments, providing a space of reverence and sanctity within the church setting. This room is generally located near the altar, facilitating easy access for religious staff during services.

Meaning of "sacristie" in French

In French, "sacristie" refers to a similar concept as in English: it is a room within a church where priests prepare themselves before services and store church-related vestments and objects. The sacristie is integral to the functionality of the church, serving as a space where necessary preparations and rituals are performed, ensuring the smooth execution of religious ceremonies. This room is typically situated close to the altar for convenience and efficiency during liturgical services.

Pronunciation of "sacristy" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈsækrɪsti]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "sacristy" remains fairly consistent across English-speaking regions, with minor variances in accent causing slight differences in vowel sounds, mainly between American and British English dialects.

Pronunciation of "sacristie" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [sa.kʁi.sti]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "sacristie" is pronounced consistently across regions, although slight variations may occur in different French-speaking areas due to regional accents. However, the fundamental pronunciation remains largely unchanged.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The priest entered the sacristy to don his vestments before the service.
   (Le prêtre est entré dans la sacristie pour revêtir ses ornements avant le service.)

2. Sacred objects are carefully stored in the sacristy for safekeeping.
   (Les objets sacrés sont soigneusement rangés dans la sacristie pour être conservés en sécurité.)

3. The sacristy is traditionally located next to the main altar.
   (La sacristie est traditionnellement située à côté de l'autel principal.)

4. Volunteers gathered in the sacristy for a meeting before the ceremony.
   (Les bénévoles se sont réunis dans la sacristie pour une réunion avant la cérémonie.)

5. Repairs were scheduled for the sacristy to fix a leaking roof.
   (Des réparations ont été planifiées dans la sacristie pour réparer un toit qui fuit.)

6. The sacristy was filled with the aroma of incense used during the service.
   (La sacristie était imprégnée de l'odeur de l'encens utilisé pendant le service.)

7. Historical records of the church are often stored in the sacristy.
   (Les archives historiques de l'église sont souvent conservées dans la sacristie.)

8. New altar cloths were laid out in the sacristy before Mass began.
   (De nouveaux tissus d'autel ont été disposés dans la sacristie avant le début de la messe.)

9. The sacristy door was locked to secure the valuable items inside.
   (La porte de la sacristie était verrouillée pour sécuriser les objets de valeur à l'intérieur.)

10. Training sessions for altar servers are sometimes held in the sacristy.
    (Des sessions de formation pour les servants d'autel sont parfois organisées dans la sacristie.)

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

Synonyms: vestry.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: chapel, sanctuary, chancel, apse, nave, cloister.

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

Synonyms: vestry.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: chapelle, sanctuaire, chancelle, abside, nef, cloître.

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