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    Jésuites (en. Jesuits)

    /ʒe.zy.it/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
    The Jesuits played a key role in education in the 17th century.
    Les jésuites ont joué un rôle clé dans l'éducation au XVIIe siècle.
    Religious who dedicates themselves to teaching and missionary work.
    The Jesuits founded many schools around the world.
    Les jésuites ont fondé de nombreuses écoles à travers le monde.
    Person who applies Jesuit strategy, often perceived as cunning.
    He used Jesuit methods to persuade his interlocutor.
    Il a employé des méthodes jésuites pour convaincre son interlocuteur.

    Etymology

    The word 'Jesuit' comes from the Spanish 'jesuita', derived from 'Jesus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Jesuit to life, to death
    Refers to unwavering loyalty to the order.
    jésuite à la vie, à la mort
    the Jesuit way
    Refers to a cunning or strategic approach to achieve a goal.
    la manière jésuite
    Jesuit education
    Education based on the principles of the Society of Jesus.
    éducation jésuite

    Related Words

    Society of Jesus
    Catholic religious order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
    Compagnie de Jésus
    Saint Ignatius
    Founder of the Jesuits, known for his spiritual exercises.
    Saint Ignace
    missionary
    One who dedicates themselves to spreading their faith.
    missionnaire

    Slang Meanings

    Used to denote someone who is manipulative or cunning.
    Let's be careful, he has a Jesuit behavior.
    Soyons prudents, il a un comportement jésuite.
    Describes a person who uses indirect arguments to achieve their ends.
    He was Jesuit in his explanations to justify his choice.
    Il a été jésuite dans ses explications pour justifier son choix.