canon in French

canon in French is chanoine, canon, gros-canon — canon means a collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.

canon in French

chanoine

noun

A type of clergymember serving a cathedral or collegiate church.

canon

noun

gros-canon

noun

(printing, dated, uncountable) A large size of type formerly used for printing the church canons, standardized as 48-point.

anses

noun

The part of a bell by which it is suspended; the ear or shank of a bell.

What does "canon" mean?

noun A collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.
"Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon."
noun A clergyman who serves on the staff of a cathedral.
"The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

canon in a sentence

Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon.
Fans debated whether the new film was part of the official movie canon.
The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean.

Similar words in French

code criterion doctrine principle rule standard

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "canon" in French?

"canon" in French is chanoine, canon, gros-canon. canon means: A collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.

How do you use "canon" in a sentence?

Example: "Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon." In French, "canon" is chanoine, canon, gros-canon.

Are there other ways to say "canon" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "canon": chanoine, canon, gros-canon, anses.

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