French Conversation · Level 1
82 words
French word
religion
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəliʒjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounreligion
Example
Il respecte la religion des autres.
He respects other people's religion.
More examples
Elle pratique sa religion tous les dimanches.
She practices her religion every Sunday.
Core concept
A communal structure in which sacred beliefs, worship, and accepted practices organize collective life.
Common phrases
pratiquer la religion
practice religion
liberté de religion
freedom of religion
Similar words
foi: An individual's inner trust in a god or religious doctrine.
croyance: Acceptance of a fact or existence as true.
Definition in French
Système de croyances et de pratiques qui donne un sens collectif à la vie et organise le culte et les normes d'un groupe.
Word origin
The French noun religion was borrowed from Latin religio through Old French and came to denote an organized system of worship and belief.
Usage tips
- French religion often refers to an organized tradition, while foi more often refers to personal faith or belief.