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    Monck (en. Monk)

    /mʌŋk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A monk, usually from a religious order.
    The monck devoted himself to prayer and meditation.
    Le monck se dévoua à la prière et à la méditation.
    A person living in an ascetic manner within a community.
    In this monastery, each monck follows a rigorous discipline.
    Dans ce monastère, chaque monck suit une discipline rigoureuse.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old English 'munuc', related to Latin 'monachus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a monck
    to live in an ascetic or secluded manner.
    être comme un monck
    the life of a monck
    an existence dedicated to spirituality and prayer.
    la vie de monck

    Related Words

    monastery
    A place of residence for monks.
    monastère
    asceticism
    A spiritual practice involving renunciation of material pleasures.
    ascèse

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone in a humorous way.
    Stop moncking, we all know you can't do it.
    Arrête de moncker, on sait tous que tu ne peux pas le faire.
    To work hard or dedicate oneself to a task.
    He really moncked on this project to meet the deadlines.
    Il a vraiment moncké sur ce projet pour respecter les délais.