Dogmes (en. Dogmas)

/dɔɡm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Belief or principle established in a dogma.
Religious dogmas guide the behavior of the faithful.
Les dogmes religieux guident les comportements des fidèles.
Rigid or intolerant opinion on a subject.
He defends his dogmas with remarkable fervor.
Il défend ses dogmes avec une ferveur remarquable.
Established norm, especially in a philosophical context.
The dogmas of modern philosophy are often debated.
Les dogmes de la philosophie moderne sont souvent débattus.

Etymology

From the Greek 'dogma', meaning opinion or belief.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an unavoidable dogma
A fundamental belief that cannot be questioned.
un dogme incontournable
to contradict a dogma
To oppose a well-established belief.
contredire un dogme
to respect the dogmas
To follow established principles or rules.
respecter les dogmes

Related Words

doctrine
A set of beliefs or principles of a religion or an ideology.
doctrine
belief
Lasting conviction or opinion about something.
croyance
ideology
System of ideas and beliefs that guides a group.
idéologie

Slang Meanings

To have fixed ideas
He has dogmas in his head and does not want to listen to other opinions.
Il a des dogmes dans sa tête et ne veut pas écouter d'autres opinions.
To blindly follow a method
She applies her dogmas rigidly in her work.
Elle applique ses dogmes de manière rigide dans son travail.