Clochers is a French term that refers to church bells or bell towers. Synonyms for clochers include bell towers, campaniles, belfries, steeples, and minarets. Bell towers are often used as a symbol of Christianity and serve to call worshipers to prayer, but they are also used in other religions. Campaniles are similar to bell towers, but are typically taller and more slender in construction. Belfries are usually smaller structures that house a single bell, while steeples are tall, pointed structures that often flank the sides of a church. Minarets are tall, slender towers used in Islamic architecture to call people to prayer.