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    Profanation (en. Desecration)

    [pʁɔfa.na.sjɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of desecrating something, especially a sacred place or object.
    The desecration of this church shocked the entire community.
    La profanation de cette église a choqué toute la communauté.
    Violation of a sacred space or symbol.
    The act of desecration was condemned by religious authorities.
    L'acte de profanation a été condamné par les autorités religieuses.
    Desacralization of a rite or tradition.
    The desecration of ancestral spirits provoked the anger of the elders.
    La profanation des esprits ancestraux a entraîné la colère des anciens.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'profanare', meaning 'outside the temple'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    desecration of graves
    Act of degrading or vandalizing graves.
    profanation de tombes
    desecration of a place of worship
    Desacralization and deritualization of a sacred place.
    profanation d'un lieu de culte
    desecration of values
    Disdain or distortion of values considered sacred.
    profanation des valeurs

    Related Words

    desecrate
    Act of treating something sacred as profane.
    profaner
    sacrilege
    Act of desecration or contempt towards something sacred.
    sacrilège
    blasphemy
    Word or action that offends a deity or religion.
    blasphème

    Slang Meanings

    Act of vandalism against sacred objects.
    This group of youths was reported for desecration during a party.
    Ce groupe de jeunes a été dénoncé pour profanation lors d'une fête.
    Mocking traditions considered sacred.
    Using this festival as a pretext to party is seen as a desecration.
    Utiliser cette fête comme un prétexte pour faire la fête est vu comme une profanation.