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    Païenne (en. Pagan)

    /pa.jɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Pertaining to polytheistic beliefs or ancient cultures.
    Pagan traditions continue to influence certain modern holidays.
    Les traditions païennes continuent d'influencer certaines fêtes modernes.
    Related to non-monotheistic religious practices.
    She studied the pagan rituals of the ancient Celts.
    Elle a étudié les rituels païens des anciens Celtes.
    Manifesting non-Christian beliefs.
    He reads books on pagan philosophy.
    Il lit des livres sur la philosophie païenne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paganus', meaning 'peasant', which evolved to refer to non-believers in Christianity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pagan spirituality
    A set of spiritual beliefs based on nature and ancient deities.
    la spiritualité païenne
    pagan rituals
    Ceremonies practiced within pagan beliefs.
    les rituels païens
    a pagan holiday
    A celebration rooted in pagan traditions.
    une fête païenne

    Related Words

    pagan
    A person who follows pagan beliefs.
    païen
    paganism
    A system of beliefs based on polytheism and respect for nature.
    paganisme
    ritual
    An act or sacred ceremony, often related to religious beliefs.
    rituel

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone perceived as different due to their spirituality.
    She is a bit pagan; she often talks about magic and nature.
    Elle est un peu païenne, elle parle souvent de magie et de nature.
    A term used pejoratively to refer to those who do not follow dominant religious norms.
    He was called pagan by those who do not understand his beliefs.
    Il a été traité de païenne par ceux qui ne comprennent pas ses croyances.