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    Pieuses (en. Pious)

    [pjøz]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who expresses or demonstrates great piety or religiosity.
    Her pious prayers helped her overcome difficulties.
    Ses prières pieuses l'ont aidé à surmonter les difficultés.
    One done with a devotional intention.
    She performed a pious work to help the needy.
    Elle a réalisé une œuvre pieuse pour aider les nécessiteux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pius', meaning 'virtuous' or 'devoted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pious woman
    Woman who shows great religiosity.
    femme pieuse
    pious act
    Action carried out in a spirit of devotion.
    acte pieux

    Related Words

    piety
    Respectful devotion towards God or religious beliefs.
    piété
    devotion
    Strong attachment to God or religious practice.
    dévotion

    Slang Meanings

    To have a falsely religious attitude.
    He is very pious in public, but privately, he is another man.
    Il est très pieux en public, mais en privé, c'est un autre homme.
    To use religion to manipulate others.
    She is pious when she wants to gain something.
    Elle est pieuse quand elle veut obtenir quelque chose.