shrine

French translation: châsse

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English term or phrase:shrine
French translation:châsse
Entered by: andrian

15:33 Feb 1, 2006
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Archaeology / �gyptologie
English term or phrase: shrine
Other items often found inside coffins, such as bows and fans, were placed between the shrines.

Comment ne pas répéter « cercueil » ?
Odette Grille (X)
Canada
Local time: 04:24
châsse
Explanation:
C'est un reliquaire qui a la forme d'un sarcophage et qui se referme.
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andrian
Local time: 10:24
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Merci
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4 +2tombeaux
GILLES MEUNIER
5châsse
andrian
4châsse
DocteurPC
3tombeau, sépulcre
AnnabelleFR


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tombeaux


Explanation:
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GILLES MEUNIER
France
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agree  FIROOZEH FARHANG
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tombeau, sépulcre


Explanation:
juste une idée.

AnnabelleFR
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châsse


Explanation:
C'est un reliquaire qui a la forme d'un sarcophage et qui se referme.

andrian
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châsse


Explanation:
voir def de GDT :

Définition :
A case, box, or receptacle ((...)) in which sacred relics (as the bones of a saint) are deposited.

on ne parle pas ici du cercueil ou du tombeau mais de "shrine"


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DocteurPC
Canada
Local time: 04:24
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