Moines (en. Monks)

/mwan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Member of a religious order, living according to a strict rule.

Benedictine monks dedicate themselves to prayer and work.

Les moines bénédictins se consacrent à la prière et au travail.

Believer committed to a life of devotion and spiritual service.

He decided to become a monk to find inner peace.

Il a décidé de devenir moine pour trouver la paix intérieure.

Person who has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Franciscan monks are known for their commitment to poverty.

Les moines franciscains sont connus pour leur engagement envers la pauvreté.

From Latin 'monachus', meaning 'monk' or 'hermit'.

monks of the order

Monks belonging to a specific order.

moines de l'ordre

monk's life

A life of simplicity and devotion.

vie de moine

prayer of the monks

Prayer rituals performed by monks.

prière des moines

monastery

Place of residence for monks.

monastère

vow

Commitment made by a monk.

vœu

convent

Community of religious women, similar to a monastery.

convent

Superhuman or exceptionally devoted.

He works like a monk on his projects.

Il travaille comme un moine sur ses projets.

Someone who leads an austere life.

This guy lives like a monk, without distractions.

Ce type vit comme un moine, sans distractions.