Religieuses (en. Religious)

/ʁe.li.gjøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Concerning religion.

The nuns of a monastery dedicate themselves to prayer.

Les religieuses d'un monastère se consacrent à la prière.

People who have vowed to live according to religious rules.

Nuns often wear specific garments.

Les religieuses portent souvent des habits particuliers.

Characteristics of a faith or belief.

Religious values influence the behaviors of the faithful.

Les valeurs religieuses influencent les comportements des fidèles.

From Latin 'religiosus', which means 'devoted, pious'.

convent religious

Women living in a convent and dedicated to spirituality.

religieuses du couvent

religious life

Way of life dedicated to religion.

vie religieuse

religious orders

Groups of people living under religious vows.

ordres religieuses

religion

System of beliefs and practices related to faith.

religion

belief

Conviction in a spiritual or religious principle.

croyance

clergy

Institution of religious ministers responsible for spiritual functions.

clergé

To tarnish a sacred subject.

Saying that nuns are into politics is a bit trashy.

Dire que les religieuses font de la politique, c'est un peu trash.

A high-quality product that is becoming rare.

This chocolate is really religious, I want more.

Ce chocolat est vraiment religieuse, j'en veux encore.