English–French

“clergy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/klɛʁʒe/

Example

Le clergé participe souvent aux cérémonies religieuses.

The clergy often participate in religious ceremonies.

Illustration for clergé (clergy)

How to say “clergy” in French

“Clergy” in French is clergé.

A church's organized body of people holding religious office.

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

Example sentences with clergé

Le clergé local accompagne les familles en deuil.

The local clergy accompany grieving families.

Tips for using clergé

  • Clergé is normally a collective noun with singular agreement, as in le clergé participe souvent aux cérémonies religieuses.

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