French Conversation · Level 77
60 words
French word
cultuel
Pronunciation
IPA/kyltɥɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivereligious
Example
Les fidèles suivent des pratiques cultuelles anciennes.
The faithful follow ancient religious practices.
More examples
La question cultuelle suscite parfois des débats dans la paroisse.
The religious question sometimes sparks debates in the parish.
Core concept
A worship setting's formal rituals, gestures, and procedures.
Similar words
religieux: Connected with religion or belief in a broad sense.
rituel: Following an established sequence of ceremonial acts or practices.
sacré: Holy or set apart for special religious respect and careful handling.
Definition in French
Qualifie ce qui relève d'une cérémonie ou d'un rite religieux, de ses formes et de ses pratiques.
Word origin
Cultuel derives from French culte, ultimately from Latin cultus, meaning worship or religious observance.
Usage tips
- Cultuel is a formal register word, especially common in descriptions of religious practice, while everyday speech often uses religieux instead.
Opposites
- laïquesecularadjective
- profaneworldlyadjective