French word

catholique

Pronunciation

IPA/katolik/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCatholic

Example

C'est une école catholique.

It is a Catholic school.

Illustration for catholique (Catholic)

More examples

Ils vont à la messe catholique le dimanche.

They go to Catholic Mass on Sundays.

Core concept

An institution, practice, or school shaped by the Catholic Church's traditions, worship, and organization.

Common phrases

  • messe catholique

    Catholic Mass

  • mariage catholique

    Catholic wedding

  • communauté catholique

    Catholic community

Similar words

religieux: Concerned with religious belief, ceremonies, or organized religion.
chrétien: Belonging to or concerning the Christian faith.
protestant: Belonging to or concerning Protestant belief, worship, or churches.
laïc: Not connected with religion, especially in public life or education.

Definition in French

Se dit de ce qui appartient ou se rapporte à la tradition, aux rites et aux institutions de l'Église catholique.

Word origin

French catholique comes through Church Latin catholicus from Greek katholikos, meaning universal or concerning the whole.

Usage tips

  • French catholique has the same form for masculine and feminine singular, while the plural form is catholiques.

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