panthéon
/pɑ̃.te.ɔ̃/
The English word 'pantheon' is translated into French as panthéon.
The term panthéon refers to all the gods of a particular religion.
Meaning: all the gods of a particular religion (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the expression Le temple de la renommée is used to refer to a pantheon or a hall of fame.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of panthéon is panthéons.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɑ̃.te.ɔ̃/
When do people say it?
In a French context, le Panthéon often refers specifically to the famous secular mausoleum in the Latin Quarter of Paris where distinguished French citizens are buried. Additionally, the formal phrase Le temple de tous les dieux can be used to mean the temple of all gods.
Did you know?
- In France, being 'pantheonized' panthéonisé is a specific term used to describe the honor of having one's remains moved to the Panthéon in Paris.
- The Paris Panthéon was originally a church dedicated to Saint Genevieve before being converted into a secular temple during the French Revolution to honor 'great men'.
- The word panthéon shares its Greek roots with the English 'panacea' and 'pantology', as both stem from the prefix meaning 'all'.
Examples in context
- Le panthéon grec est fascinant.The Greek pantheon is fascinating.
- Ils étudient le panthéon égyptien.They are studying the Egyptian pantheon.
- Chaque culture possède son propre panthéon.Each culture has its own pantheon.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are at a museum.
- LéaCe livre parle du panthéon nordique.This book talks about the Norse pantheon.
- NathanC'est très intéressant, Léa.That is very interesting, Léa.
- LéaTu veux l'étudier avec moi ?Do you want to study it with me?
- NathanOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry panthéon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panthéon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
