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    Pieuse (en. Pious)

    /pjøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who expresses or demonstrates great religious devotion.
    She is known for her pious habits and regular participation in services.
    Elle est connue pour ses habitudes pieuses et sa participation régulière aux offices.
    One who is affected by an excessive concern for spiritual matters.
    His pious attitude may sometimes seem hypocritical to others.
    Son attitude pieuse peut parfois sembler hypocrite aux autres.
    Refers to a person who respects religious rites and practices.
    In her pious family, praying morning and evening was a tradition.
    Dans sa famille pieuse, la prière matin et soir était une tradition.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pius', meaning 'devout', 'respectful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pious truth
    A truth that deeply touches morality or religion.
    pieuse vérité
    pious education
    An instruction or education focused on religious values.
    éducation pieuse

    Related Words

    piety
    Respect and devotion towards God and religion.
    piété
    devotion
    Passionate and fervent attachment to a religious practice.
    dévotion
    holiness
    Quality of a person who is considered holy.
    sainteté

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone who is very religious.
    They call her 'the pious one' in the group, just to joke.
    On l'appelle 'la pieuse' dans le groupe, juste pour plaisanter.
    A pejorative term to designate someone who is hypocritical in their faith.
    He pretends to be pious, but he is not sincere.
    Il fait semblant d'être pieux, mais il n'est pas sincère.