English–French

“cathar” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kataʁ/

Example

Il prétend être un cathare.

He claims to be a Cathar.

Illustration for cathare (cathar)

How to say “cathar” in French

“Cathar” in French is cathare.

A medieval religious believer who seeks spiritual purity by turning away from worldly possessions.

Full entry for cathare: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cathare

On a étudié les Cathares au lycée.

We studied the Cathars in high school.

Tips for using cathare

  • Cathare is mainly a historical term, so it appears more often in accounts of medieval southern France than in everyday conversation.

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