No. 5,162 in French
abbey
A monastery or convent, typically used by monks or nuns.
In a sentence
La vieille abbaye était entourée d'un magnifique jardin.
The old abbey was surrounded by a magnificent garden.
In this sentence, 'abbaye' is used as a noun to refer to a specific abbey structure, emphasizing its physical presence and surrounding.
Nous avons visité une abbaye célèbre pendant nos vacances en France.
We visited a famous abbey during our vacation in France.
Here, 'abbaye' is employed as a noun to indicate a location known for its cultural or historical significance.
Le moine nous a raconté l'histoire ancienne de l'abbaye.
The monk told us the ancient history of the abbey.
In this example, 'abbaye' serves as a subject in historical context, highlighting its role within a narrative or time period.
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