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catholique

Catholic

adjective noun kah-toh-LEEK Less Common
People & Society Religion

Origin: Greek katholikos (universal)

Usage Note

Catholique describes the Roman Catholic faith or its adherents. As a noun, un/une catholique means a Catholic person. The colloquial expression ce n'est pas très catholique ('that's not very above board') is used to cast doubt on the legitimacy of something without any religious reference.

Examples

"Elle est catholique et va à la messe chaque dimanche."

Natural Translation

She is Catholic and goes to Mass every Sunday.

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