Impies (en. Impious)

/ɛ̃.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who lives in contradiction to religious principles.
He is considered an impious person in his community.
Il est considéré comme un impie dans sa communauté.
A person who shows irreverence towards religious beliefs.
Impious acts often provoke controversies.
Les actes impies suscitent souvent des controverses.

Etymology

From Latin 'impios' meaning 'without piety'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

impious as a fox
Refers to a cunning and mischievous person.
impie comme un renard
impious life
A way of life considered immoral or contrary to religious values.
vie impie

Related Words

piety
Respect and devotion towards religious beliefs.
piété
believer
A person who adheres to a religious faith.
croyant

Slang Meanings

Used to designate someone who acts provocatively against dogmas.
He has really impious ideas about religion.
Il a des idées vraiment impies sur la religion.
To mock religious practices.
His impious humor doesn't appeal to everyone.
Son humour impie ne plaît pas à tout le monde.