French Conversation · Level 171
15 words
French word
pécheur
Pronunciation
IPA/peʃœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsinner
Example
Après le scandale, il se sentait comme un pécheur.
After the scandal, he felt like a sinner.
More examples
On l'a traité de pécheur lors de la dispute.
During the dispute, he was called a sinner.
Core concept
A person marked by guilt for violating a moral or religious rule.
Common phrases
pécheur repenti
penitent sinner
pécheur public
public sinner
Similar words
coupable: A person held responsible and at fault for an act.
Definition in French
Désigne quelqu'un reconnu coupable d'un péché selon une norme morale ou religieuse.
Word origin
French forms pécheur from pécher, which comes ultimately from Latin peccare, by adding the agentive suffix -eur.
Usage tips
- Pécheur and pêcheur are pronounced alike in standard French, but pêcheur means fisherman, so context distinguishes them in speech.