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    Catholiques (en. Catholics)

    /ka.tɔ.lik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Members of the Catholic Church.
    Catholics celebrate Mass every Sunday.
    Les catholiques célèbrent la messe chaque dimanche.
    A person who adheres to the Christian faith in its Catholic form.
    He considers himself a practicing Catholic.
    Il se considère comme un catholique pratiquant.
    adjective
    Relating to the doctrine, liturgy, or practices of the Catholic Church.
    Catholic values are often emphasized in education.
    Les valeurs catholiques sont souvent mises en avant dans l'éducation.
    Related to the culture or traditions of Catholics.
    Catholic marriage follows specific rites.
    Le mariage catholique suit des rites spécifiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'catholicus', which means 'universal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    practicing catholics
    Catholics who regularly participate in church activities.
    catholiques pratiquants
    Catholic education
    Education provided within the framework of the Catholic Church.
    enseignement catholique
    Catholic faith
    Beliefs and practices associated with Catholicism.
    foi catholique

    Related Words

    Catholicism
    Doctrine and practices of the Catholic Church.
    catholicisme
    parish
    Community of believers in Catholicism.
    paroisse
    priest
    Cleric of the Catholic Church.
    prêtre

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to stereotypical traditions or behaviors of Catholics.
    He has very Catholic manners.
    Il a des manières très catholiques.
    Used humorously to talk about moral rigor.
    She has a very Catholic side when it comes to rules.
    Elle a un côté très catholique quand il s'agit de règles.