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    Juifs (en. Jews)

    /ʒɥif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person belonging to the Jewish people.
    Jews have a rich and ancient history.
    Les juifs ont une histoire riche et ancienne.
    A person practicing Judaism.
    Many Jews celebrate Hanukkah every year.
    De nombreux juifs célèbrent Hanouka chaque année.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'judaeus', derived from Hebrew 'Yehoudi' meaning 'Judean'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the Jewish community
    Group of people united by the Jewish faith and culture.
    la communauté juive
    Jews and Christians
    References to the relationships between Jewish and Christian communities.
    juifs et chrétiens
    Jewish culture
    Set of traditions, practices, and values unique to the Jewish people.
    culture juive

    Related Words

    Judaism
    Religion of the Jews based on the Torah.
    judaïsme
    antisemitism
    Hostility or prejudice against Jews.
    antisémisme
    kippah
    Head covering worn by Jewish men as a symbol of respect towards God.
    kippa

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar term for referring to Jewish people.
    He used a slang term when talking about his Jewish friends.
    Il a utilisé un terme argotique en parlant de ses amis juifs.