Évangélique (en. Evangelical)
/e.vã.ʒe.lik/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Relating to the Christian Gospel.
His worldview is deeply evangelical.
Sa vision du monde est profondément évangélique.
One who preaches or promotes evangelical Christian doctrines.
She followed an evangelical movement.
Elle a suivi un mouvement évangélique.
Referring to a person who adheres to the evangelical Christian faith.
This man is a convinced evangelical Christian.
Cet homme est un chrétien évangélique convaincu.
Etymology
From Latin 'evangelicus', derived from Greek 'euangelikos' meaning 'good message' or 'good news'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evangelical faith
Belief based on the teachings of the Gospel.
foi évangélique
evangelical church
A church that follows evangelical doctrines.
église évangélique
evangelical message
A message that conveys the principles of evangelical Christianity.
message évangélique
Related Words
gospel
Central sacred text of Christianity.
évangile
Protestantism
Christian movement derived from Protestant reforms.
protestantisme
missionary
Person who spreads the Christian faith.
missionnaire
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person extremely devoted to their religious beliefs.
He is so evangelical that he only talks about his faith.
Il est tellement évangélique qu'il ne parle que de sa foi.
Can be used to describe a boring person with their religious talks.
She gets a bit too evangelical during meetings.
Elle devient un peu trop évangélique pendant les réunions.