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profane in Catalan

profane in Catalan is profà, profanar — profane means showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.

profane in Catalan

profà
adj
Not sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
profanar
verb
(transitive) To violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate

What does "profane" mean?

  1. adjective Showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.
    "He was scolded for making profane jokes in church."
  2. adjective Relating to ordinary, non-religious life rather than the sacred.
    "The lecture covered both sacred and profane art of the period."
  3. verb To treat something sacred with disrespect; to desecrate.
    "The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti."
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profane in a sentence

  • He was scolded for making profane jokes in church.
  • The lecture covered both sacred and profane art of the period.
  • The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti.

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What is "profane" in Catalan?

"profane" in Catalan is profà, profanar. profane means: Showing disrespect for sacred or religious things.

How do you use "profane" in a sentence?

Example: "He was scolded for making profane jokes in church." In Catalan, "profane" is profà, profanar.

Are there other ways to say "profane" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "profane": profà, profanar.

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