English–French

“heretical” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eʁetik/

Example

Cette idée est hérétique.

This idea is heretical.

Illustration for hérétique (heretical)

How to say “heretical” in French

“Heretical” in French is hérétique.

An idea standing outside an accepted doctrine or framework and challenging the surrounding consensus.

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

Example sentences with hérétique

Je sais que c'est hérétique, mais ça marche parfois.

I know it's heretical, but it sometimes works.

Tips for using hérétique

  • Hérétique has a strong religious or polemical tone in French, so non conventionnel or original often suits a neutral description better.

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