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    Profanes (en. Profane)

    pʁɔ.fan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who does not respect religion or the sacred.
    The profane do not always understand the depth of faith.
    Les profanes ne comprennent pas toujours la profondeur de la foi.
    One who ignores the principles or practices of a sacred institution.
    In the cathedral, she felt like a profane.
    Dans la cathédrale, elle se sentait comme une profane.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'profanus', meaning 'outside the temple'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    profanes in matters of religion
    one who has no faith or who scorns religious beliefs.
    profanes en matière de religion
    a profane language
    a vulgar or inappropriate language.
    un langage profane
    profane act
    an act that lacks respect for the sacred.
    acte profane

    Related Words

    sacred
    Characteristic of what is venerated or respected in a religion.
    sacré
    religion
    A system of beliefs often centered around moral principles and devotion.
    religion

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who does not respect traditional values.
    He acts like a profane when he mocks the elders.
    Il agit comme un profane quand il se moque des anciens.
    A novice in a field.
    He is still a novice when it comes to sculpture.
    Il est encore profane en ce qui concerne la sculpture.