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    Pèlerinage (en. Pilgrimage)

    /pe.le.ʁi.naʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Journey to a holy place, often to perform a religious rite.
    The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela attracts many faithful each year.
    Le pèlerinage à Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle attire de nombreux fidèles chaque année.
    Metaphor for describing a personal or spiritual journey.
    His life journey has been a true pilgrimage towards wisdom.
    Son parcours de vie a été un véritable pèlerinage vers la sagesse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'peregrinatio', meaning 'journey' or 'wandering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national pilgrimage
    An organized journey to a place considered sacred on a national scale.
    pèlerinage national
    to go on a pilgrimage
    To undertake a journey for spiritual or religious purposes.
    faire un pèlerinage
    pilgrimage to Saint James
    A famous pilgrimage to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
    pèlerinage de Saint-Jacques

    Related Words

    pilgrim
    A person who undertakes a pilgrimage.
    pèlerin
    sacred
    Qualifies what is dedicated to the divine or considered holy.
    sacré
    worship
    The set of worship practices of a religion.
    culte

    Slang Meanings

    A spiritual journey often unconventional or improvised.
    We decided to make a pilgrimage to the beach this weekend, to recharge.
    On a décidé de faire un pèlerinage à la plage ce weekend, pour se ressourcer.
    A moment of intense reflection or self-discovery.
    I call my annual retreat a pilgrimage, as it is the time I assess my life.
    J'appelle ma retraite annuelle un pèlerinage, car c'est le moment où je fais le point sur ma vie.