temple
US /ˈtem.pəl/
UK /ˈtem.pəl/
1.
temple
a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence
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The ancient temple was dedicated to the sun god.
L'ancien temple était dédié au dieu soleil.
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Many tourists visit the Buddhist temples in Thailand.
De nombreux touristes visitent les temples bouddhistes en Thaïlande.
2.
tempe
the flattened area on either side of the human head between the forehead and the ear
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He felt a throbbing pain in his temple.
Il ressentit une douleur lancinante à la tempe.
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She gently massaged her temples to relieve the headache.
Elle massa doucement ses tempes pour soulager le mal de tête.