French word

islam

Pronunciation

IPA/islam/

Meaning

  • masculine nounIslam

Example

L'islam est une religion monothéiste.

Islam is a monotheistic religion.

Illustration for islam (Islam)

More examples

Dans l'islam, il y a des règles alimentaires.

In Islam, there are dietary rules.

Core concept

A shared religious path centered on devotion and submission to one God.

Common phrases

  • dans l'islam

    in Islam

Similar words

religion: A system of belief in God or the supernatural, with worship and teachings.
musulman: A person who follows Islam.

Definition in French

Religion monothéiste fondée sur la croyance en un seul Dieu et la soumission à sa volonté, pratiquée par les musulmans.

Word origin

French islam comes through Arabic islām, from the root s-l-m, associated with submission and peace.

Usage tips

  • In French, islam is generally masculine and appears as l'islam after the definite article because the initial vowel causes elision.

Opposites

Related words

  • islamiqueIslamicadjective
  • islamisteIslamistnoun

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