Croyant (en. Believer)

/kʁwa.jɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who has faith in a religion or belief.
Believers gather every Sunday at church.
Les croyants se rassemblent chaque dimanche à l'église.
A person who adheres to firm convictions.
She is a fervent believer in her community.
Elle est une croyante fervente dans sa communauté.
One who expresses a personal faith.
A believer often shares their testimony with others.
Un croyant partage souvent son témoignage avec autrui.

Etymology

From the verb 'to believe', coming from the Latin 'credere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

believing in miracles
A person who hopes for extraordinary events.
croyant au miracle
believing in one's dreams
An individual who persists in achieving their goals.
croyant en ses rêves
unwavering believer
A believer whose faith never wavers.
croyant inébranlable

Related Words

to believe
Accepting something as true, even without direct evidence.
croire
faith
Confidence in a belief, often religious.
foi
religion
A system of beliefs and practices often organized around a faith.
religion

Slang Meanings

average believer
He is an average believer, neither more nor less.
Il est un croyant lambda, ni plus ni moins.
committed believer
She acts like a committed believer in her community.
Elle agit comme un croyant engagé dans sa communauté.