French word

musulman

Pronunciation

IPA/myzylmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounMuslim

Example

Le musulman a invité ses voisins.

The Muslim invited his neighbors.

Illustration for musulman (Muslim)

More examples

Le musulman participe à la prière du vendredi.

The Muslim takes part in Friday prayer.

Core concept

A person connected with Islam through faith, practice, or membership in its community.

Common phrases

  • être musulman

    be Muslim

  • un musulman pieux

    a devout Muslim

Similar words

croyant: A religious believer.
pratiquant: A person who regularly performs prayers or other religious practices.
fidèle: A devoted adherent of a particular religion or teaching.
islamiste: A political advocate of views or movements based on Islamic teachings.

Definition in French

Personne appartenant à la communauté musulmane ou pratiquant l'islam.

Word origin

French borrowed musulman from Italian musulmano, which ultimately comes from Arabic muslim, meaning one who submits to God.

Usage tips

  • Musulman is masculine; the feminine form is musulmane, as in une femme musulmane.

Opposites

  • non-musulmannon-Muslimnoun

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