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friar in French

friar in French is frère — friar means a man belonging to certain Christian religious orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who often lives among the public rather than in seclusion.

friar in French

frère
noun
A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

What does "friar" mean?

  1. noun A man belonging to certain Christian religious orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who often lives among the public rather than in seclusion.
    "The friar walked into town to beg for food and preach to the villagers."
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friar in a sentence

  • The friar walked into town to beg for food and preach to the villagers.

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What is "friar" in French?

"friar" in French is frère. friar means: A man belonging to certain Christian religious orders, such as the Franciscans or Dominicans, who often lives among the public rather than in seclusion.

How do you use "friar" in a sentence?

Example: "The friar walked into town to beg for food and preach to the villagers." In French, "friar" is frère.

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