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    Blasphèmes (en. Blasphemies)

    /blaspɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Statements or gestures that disparage religion or sacred beliefs.
    His blasphemies shocked the church.
    Ses blasphèmes ont choqué l'église.
    Accusation of saying impious things.
    He was convicted for uttering blasphemies.
    Il a été condamné pour avoir proféré des blasphèmes.
    Excessive use of expressions deemed impious.
    The blasphemies in his songs stirred controversy.
    Les blasphèmes dans ses chansons ont provoqué une polémique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'blasphemare', which means 'to speak ill of God'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to blaspheme like a pagan
    To express ideas or statements deemed profoundly offensive to a faith.
    blasphemer comme un païen

    Related Words

    irreverence
    A contemptuous attitude towards religion or beliefs.
    irrévérence
    blaspheme
    The act of uttering blasphemies.
    blasphémer
    sacrilege
    Violation or disrespect of what is sacred.
    sacrilege

    Slang Meanings

    Terms of verbal violence against religion
    He fills everyone's ears with his daily blasphemies.
    Il en a plein les oreilles avec ses blasphèmes de tous les jours.
    Offensive jokes about religious subjects
    His jokes are so blasphemous that they shock everyone.
    Ses blagues sont tellement blasphèmes qu'elles choquent tout le monde.