Crucifix (en. Crucifix)

/kʁy.si.fiks/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A symbolic object representing Jesus Christ on the cross.

The crucifix is often hung on the wall in churches.

Le crucifix est souvent accroché au mur dans les églises.

A piece of jewelry representing the same symbol.

She wears a silver crucifix around her neck.

Elle porte un crucifix en argent autour du cou.

An artistic or religious representation of the crucifixion.

This 16th-century painting shows a magnificent crucifix.

Cette peinture du XVIe siècle montre un magnifique crucifix.

From Latin 'crucifixus', past participle of 'crucifigere' which means 'to crucify'.

to wear a crucifix

To have a crucifix as jewelry or decoration.

porter un crucifix

to make the sign of the cross

To perform a Christian blessing gesture by touching the forehead, chest, and shoulders.

faire le signe de la croix

crucifixion

The act of crucifying someone, especially Jesus Christ.

crucifixion

cross

Christian symbol, often used as a symbol of faith.

croix

Jesus Christ

Central figure of Christianity.

Jésus-Christ

religion

A belief system centered around deities or spiritual philosophies.

religion

Raclette

They say this crucifix is a raclette for Christians.

On dit que ce crucifix, c'est une raclette pour les chrétiens.

Statuette

This crucifix is just a statuette for some.

Ce crucifix, c'est juste une statuette pour certains.