Usage Note
Chapelle refers to a small place of worship, typically within a larger building or as a standalone rural structure. A famous example is la Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, renowned for its stained glass. Figuratively, esprit de chapelle means a narrow clique mentality.
Examples
"La chapelle du village est très ancienne."
Natural Translation
The village chapel is very old.
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