Clercs (en. Clerics)

/klɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Member of the clergy, particularly in Christian churches.

Clerks play an essential role in the religious community.

Les clercs jouent un rôle essentiel dans la communauté religieuse.

Person who holds an administrative position in the Church.

Clerks often have to manage financial matters.

Les clercs doivent souvent gérer des affaires financières.

Term referring to scholars or literate individuals in the Middle Ages.

Clerks in the medieval period were often responsible for writing manuscripts.

Les clercs de l'époque médiévale étaient souvent responsables de l'écriture des manuscrits.

From the Latin 'clericus', meaning 'of the clerical order'.

clerk in the church

A member of the church who assists in religious services.

clerc dans l'église

notary clerk

An assistant in notarial affairs.

clerc de notaire

court clerk

A secretary who works for a court.

clerc de la cour

clergy

The body of clerks of a church or religion.

clergé

sacerdotal

Relating to the priesthood or clergy.

sacerdotal

religion

System of beliefs and spiritual practices.

religion

Clerk in reference to a very studious person.

This kid is a real clerk; he spends his days studying.

Ce gamin est un vrai clerc, il passe ses journées à étudier.

Used to refer to someone who is too serious.

Don’t be such a clerk; relax a little!

Ne fais pas le clerc, détends-toi un peu !