English–French

“religious” in French

French

Alsoreligieux

Pronunciation

IPA/kyltɥɛl/

Example

Les fidèles suivent des pratiques cultuelles anciennes.

The faithful follow ancient religious practices.

Illustration for cultuel (religious)

How to say “religious” in French

“Religious” in French is cultuel.

A worship setting's formal rituals, gestures, and procedures.

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

Example sentences with cultuel

La question cultuelle suscite parfois des débats dans la paroisse.

The religious question sometimes sparks debates in the parish.

Tips for using cultuel

  • Cultuel is a formal register word, especially common in descriptions of religious practice, while everyday speech often uses religieux instead.

Other French words for “religious”

La cérémonie est religieuse.

The ceremony is religious.

“religious” in other languages