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    Pèlerins (en. Pilgrims)

    /pe.le.ʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who undertakes a pilgrimage.
    The pilgrims are heading to Santiago de Compostela.
    Les pèlerins se dirigent vers Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.
    A traveler on a spiritual quest.
    The pilgrims hope for miracles during their journey.
    Les pèlerins espèrent des miracles lors de leur voyage.
    A supporter or fervent advocate of a cause.
    He has become a pilgrim of peace.
    Il est devenu un pèlerin de la paix.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'peregrinus' meaning 'foreigner' or 'traveler'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to undertake a pilgrimage
    To go to a holy place as an act of devotion.
    faire un pèlerinage
    pilgrims of faith
    Devoted individuals to their religion.
    pèlerins de la foi
    modern pilgrims
    Travelers searching for spiritual meaning in their journey.
    pèlerins modernes

    Related Words

    pilgrimage
    A journey made to a place of worship, often for religious reasons.
    pèlerinage
    discovery
    The act of discovering or exploring a place.
    découverte
    spirituality
    The quality of what is spiritual, immaterial.
    spiritualité

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who follows a trend without thinking.
    This guy is a real pilgrim; he follows all the trends without questioning anything.
    Ce type est un vrai pèlerin, il suit toutes les modes sans se poser de questions.
    Explorer of new horizons.
    She is considered a modern-day pilgrim, always in search of new experiences.
    Elle est considérée comme une pèlerine des temps modernes, toujours en quête de nouvelles expériences.