ascetic in French
ascetic in French is ascétique, ascète — ascetic means practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
ascetic in French
ascétique
Of or relating to ascetics.
ascète
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.
What does "ascetic" mean?
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adj Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
"The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence."
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noun A person who deliberately lives simply and denies themselves comfort or pleasure, typically for religious or philosophical reasons.
"The old hermit was known locally as an ascetic who owned almost nothing."
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ascetic in a sentence
- The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence.
- His ascetic diet ruled out sugar, alcohol, and meat entirely.
- The old hermit was known locally as an ascetic who owned almost nothing.
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What is "ascetic" in French?
"ascetic" in French is ascétique, ascète. ascetic means: Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures, often for spiritual reasons.
How do you use "ascetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The monks lived an ascetic life of fasting and silence." In French, "ascetic" is ascétique, ascète.
Are there other ways to say "ascetic" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ascetic": ascétique, ascète.
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