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.

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Glossary of architectural terms 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.

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A gargoyle

Une gargouille

Towers

Tours

Spires

Flèches

Pinnacles The tympanum

Pinacles Le tympan

The rood screen

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Le jubé A church window

Un vitrail

The nave La nef

A gothic arch Un arc brisé

The altar L’autel