English–French
“sheikh” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɛk/
Example
Le cheikh a dirigé la prière à la mosquée.
The sheikh led the prayer at the mosque.
How to say “sheikh” in French
“Sheikh” in French is cheikh.
An elder at the center of a mosque community, listened to for religious judgment and counsel.
Example sentences with cheikh
Le cheikh du village a réconcilié deux familles.
The village elder reconciled two families.
Tips for using cheikh
- Imam usually identifies the person leading communal prayer, while cheikh more broadly signals an elder or respected religious authority.