| Term | Definition |
| accueillir | to welcome |
| le lieu de culte | place of worship |
| le batîment | the building |
| delabrer | dilapidate |
| la pierre | the stone; the rock |
| le vitrail/les vitraux | stained-glass window |
| la parution | "publication, appearance" |
| le portail | the gate |
| aboutir à | leads to / results in |
| le chantier | project / undertaking |
| abimer | to damage |
| demonter | to take down / to dismantle |
| le recueillement | meditation / contemplation |
| profiter de | enjoy / make the most of |
| un entretien | interview; conversation |
| à l'identique | exactly as it was |