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    L'évangile (en. The gospel)

    /levɑ̃ʒil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One of the four books of the New Testament recounting the life of Jesus.
    The gospel according to Matthew is the first of the gospels.
    L'évangile selon Matthieu est le premier des évangiles.
    A message or religious teaching.
    He preached the gospel of peace and love.
    Il prêchait l'évangile de la paix et de l'amour.
    The set of Christian principles passed down by Jesus Christ.
    Christians believe that the gospel is the good news.
    Les chrétiens considèrent que l'évangile est la bonne nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'evangelium', meaning 'good news'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    proclaim the gospel
    Spread the Christian good news.
    proclamer l'évangile
    live according to the gospel
    Act in accordance with the teachings of Jesus.
    vivre selon l'évangile
    the prosperity gospel
    Christian doctrine that teaches that faith can lead to material wealth.
    l'évangile de la prospérité

    Related Words

    evangelical
    Relating to the gospel or its teachings.
    évangélique
    evangelism
    Act of spreading the gospel.
    évangélisation
    apostle
    One who is sent to preach the gospel.
    apôtre

    Slang Meanings

    Live according to one's own spiritual beliefs.
    He lived his gospel, following only his own ideas.
    Il vit son évangile, ne suivant que ses propres idées.
    Take a laid-back approach to religion.
    For him, practicing the gospel in his own way, each day is a new spiritual adventure.
    Pour lui, pratiquant l'évangile à sa manière, chaque jour est une nouvelle aventure spirituelle.