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    Dévots (en. Devotees)

    /devɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individuals who show intense religious devotion.
    The devouts gather every Sunday to pray.
    Les dévots se rassemblent chaque dimanche pour prier.
    People who dedicate their lives to spiritual practices.
    The devouts of the monastery follow a strict schedule.
    Les dévots du monastère suivent un emploi du temps strict.
    Fervent adherents of a belief or practice.
    The devouts of a new spiritual trend meet regularly.
    Les dévots d'une nouvelle tendance spirituelle se rencontrent régulièrement.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'devotus', which means 'dedicated' or 'devoted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a fervent devout
    a person who shows great devotion.
    un dévot fervent
    to be devout
    to have great religious faith.
    être dévot
    the devouts of the faith
    people who defend and practice their faith with passion.
    les dévots de la foi

    Related Words

    devotion
    Spiritual or religious attachment to a cause.
    dévotion
    belief
    Conviction or faith in something.
    croyance
    prayer
    Communication with a deity, often in a religious context.
    prière

    Slang Meanings

    Religious fanatics.
    This group is made up of devouts who tolerate no criticism of their faith.
    Ce groupe est composé de dévots qui ne tolèrent aucune critique de leur foi.
    Extremists of beliefs.
    Some devouts go so far as to harass those who do not share their opinions.
    Certains dévots vont jusqu'à harceler ceux qui ne partagent pas leurs opinions.