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    Blasphème (en. Blasphemy)

    /blas.fɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Offensive or disrespectful remarks towards a deity.
    This man was accused of blasphemy for his speeches.
    Cet homme a été accusé de blasphème pour ses discours.
    An act that denounces or scorns sacred beliefs.
    Blasphemy is often severely punished in certain cultures.
    Le blasphème est souvent puni sévèrement dans certaines cultures.
    Expression of contempt for religion.
    He used a blasphemy in his song, which shocked many people.
    Il a utilisé un blasphème dans sa chanson, ce qui a choqué beaucoup de gens.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'blasphemare', which means 'to speak ill of God'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit a blasphemy
    To make a statement or act considered offensive toward religion.
    commettre un blasphème
    blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
    An act considered particularly serious in the Christian tradition.
    blasphème contre le Saint-Esprit

    Related Words

    desecration
    Action of violating something sacred.
    profanation
    sacrilege
    Act that offends something sacred.
    sacrilège
    insult
    Word or act that hurts or demeans someone.
    insulte

    Slang Meanings

    To say irreverent things in an exaggerated manner.
    He makes blasphemies to shock his friends.
    Il fait des blasphèmes pour choquer ses amis.
    To use religion in a humorous or deliberately provocative way.
    In his show, he mocks blasphemies by using them to make people laugh.
    Dans son spectacle, il se moque des blasphèmes en les utilisant pour rire.