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religieux

religious

adjective noun ruh-lee-ZHYUH Less Common
People & Society Religion

Origin: Latin 'religiosus' (conscientious, pious)

Also means

devout

Usage Note

Religieux is the masculine form; the feminine is religieuse. As a noun, un religieux / une religieuse means a monk or nun. Une religieuse is also a well-known French cream-puff pastry named for its resemblance to a nun's habit. The adverb religieusement can mean both 'religiously' and 'devoutly/faithfully'.

Examples

"Les fêtes religieuses sont nombreuses en France."

Natural Translation

There are many religious holidays in France.

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