Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Sermon (en. Sermon)

    /sɛʁ.mɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A religious speech delivered by a minister of worship.
    The Sunday sermon was inspiring.
    Le sermon du dimanche était inspirant.
    A moralizing speech that seeks to educate or correct.
    She gave me a sermon about politeness.
    Elle m’a fait un sermon sur la politesse.
    A series of instructions or advice given on a subject.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sermo', which means 'speech'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a sermon
    To give a moral lesson to someone.
    avoir un sermon
    to be reprimanded
    To receive reproaches, usually for a fault.
    se faire sermonner
    a boring sermon
    A speech that lacks interest or impact.
    un sermon ennuyeux

    Related Words

    preaching
    A religious speech often synonymous with sermon, focused on spiritual teachings.
    prêche
    morality
    The ethical message or lesson drawn from a story or speech.
    morale

    Slang Meanings

    To give a sermon
    He gave me a sermon like a real teacher.
    Il m’a fait un sermon comme un vrai prof.
    To lecture
    She lectured me for my bad habits.
    Elle m’a sermonner pour mes mauvaises habitudes.