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altar in French

altar in French is autel — altar means a raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

altar in French

autel
noun
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

What does "altar" mean?

  1. noun A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
    "Flowers were arranged on the altar for the harvest festival."
  2. noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
    "Some parents feel they have sacrificed their free time on the altar of their children's success."
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altar in a sentence

  • Flowers were arranged on the altar for the harvest festival.
  • The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
  • Some parents feel they have sacrificed their free time on the altar of their children's success.
  • The company laid its good name on the altar of quick profit.

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What is "altar" in French?
"altar" in French is autel. altar means: A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
How do you use "altar" in a sentence?
Example: "Flowers were arranged on the altar for the harvest festival." In French, "altar" is autel.
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