mosquée
/mɔs.ke/feminine
The English word "mosque" is mosquée in French.
mosquée refers to a place of worship for Muslims.
Meaning: a place of worship for Muslims (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mosquée is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /mɔs.ke/.
Did you know?
- In France, the Grande Mosquée de Paris was built as a gesture of gratitude to the Muslim soldiers who fought for France during World War I.
- The Arabic root of mosquée literally means 'place of prostration'.
- In certain French-speaking North African contexts, a person might use the term mosquée to refer specifically to the prayer hall, even if the building includes a school or courtyard.
Examples in context
- Allons à la mosquée.Let's go to the mosque.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase mosquée in a suggestion to go somewhere.Tatoeba #7666160 by tras, translation #7594643 by feudalism
- Est-ce une mosquée ?Is this a mosque?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the identity of a building using mosquée.Tatoeba #11535123 by MrVhek, translation #8246629 by Amastan
- J'étais à la mosquée.I was in the mosque.This sentence is useful for describing a past location using mosquée.Tatoeba #11167801 by blizb, translation #7867816 by Amastan
- Il y a une mosquée près du centre-villeThere is a mosque near downtown
- La mosquée est un édifice religieux musulmanThe mosque is a Muslim religious building
- On se retrouve devant la mosquée?Shall we meet in front of the mosque?
- La Grande Mosquée de Paris est un lieu touristique très appréciéThe Great Mosque of Paris is a highly appreciated tourist attraction
- La mosquée est ouverte jusqu'à 22 heuresThe mosque is open until 10 p.m.
- La magnifique architecture de cette mosquée est impressionnante.The magnificent architecture of this mosque is impressive.
- Plusieurs musulmans se rendent à la mosquée pour la prière du vendredi.Many Muslims go to the mosque for Friday prayers.
- On se rejoint devant la mosquée pour partir ensemble?Shall we meet in front of the mosque to leave together?
- La Grande Mosquée d'Alger est vraiment impressionnante, tu devrais la visiter.The Great Mosque of Algiers is truly impressive, you should visit it.
- Ils construisent un nouveau lieu de culte musulman dans notre quartier.They are building a new Muslim place of worship in our neighborhood.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are walking in a new city.
- EmmaLucas, est-ce qu'il y a une mosquée dans ce quartier ?Lucas, is there a mosque in this neighborhood?
- LucasOui, la mosquée se trouve juste après cette rue.Yes, the mosque is located just after this street.
- EmmaEst-elle loin d'ici ?Is it far from here?
- LucasNon, nous pouvons y aller à pied.No, we can walk there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mosque” translations and entries mosquée, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mosquée, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
