English–French

“puritanical” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pyʁitɛ̃/

Example

Son attitude est trop puritaine.

His attitude is too puritanical.

Illustration for puritain (puritanical)

How to say “puritanical” in French

“Puritanical” in French is puritain.

A strict moral gatekeeper who treats many pleasures as improper.

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

Example sentences with puritain

Beaucoup critiquent des lois trop puritaines.

Many criticize overly puritanical laws.

Tips for using puritain

  • In French, puritain often suggests judgment of other people's conduct, not merely personal self-restraint, and can sound critical.

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