Pieux (en. Pious)

/pjø/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: One that shows great piety.

Example Sentence: He is known for his pious nature and devotion.

Il est connu pour sa nature pieuse et sa dévotion.

Definition: In a manner that inspires respectability or virtue.

Example Sentence: His pious attitude impresses everyone.

Son attitude pieuse impressionne tout le monde.

Definition: One who is hypocritically devout.

Example Sentence: He has such pious manners that they seem false.

Il a des manières si pieuses qu'elles semblent fausses.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'pietas', meaning piety or devotion.

Phrase: to be pious like a monk

Meaning: To be very devout or religious.

être pieux comme un moine

Phrase: a pious speech

Meaning: A speech that emphasizes morality or religiosity.

un discours pieux

Related Word: piety

Description: The quality of a person who is pious.

piété

Related Word: pious liar

Description: A person who pretends to be pious while having hypocritical intentions.

pieux menteur

Slang Meaning: Pious in the sense of hypocrite.

Example: He plays the pious one while not following his own rules.

Il joue le pieux alors qu'il ne respecte pas ses propres règles.

Slang Meaning: Pious as a synonym for 'ridiculous' in certain conversations.

Example: Stop being pious, you're not even from around here!

Arrête de faire le pieux, tu n'es pas même du coin!