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spire in French

spire in French is flèche — spire means a tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.

spire in French

flèche
noun
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]

What does "spire" mean?

  1. noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
    "The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles."
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spire in a sentence

  • The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles.

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What is "spire" in French?

"spire" in French is flèche. spire means: A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.

How do you use "spire" in a sentence?

Example: "The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles." In French, "spire" is flèche.

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