heathen in French
heathen in French is païen, barbare, infidèle — heathen means historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
heathen in French
païen
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
barbare
(by extension) Uncultured; uncivilized; savage; barbarian.
infidèle
païen
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian, Jewish, or Muslim (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
païenne
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian, Jewish, or Muslim (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
barbare
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
sauvage
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
What does "heathen" mean?
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noun Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
"The missionaries set out to convert the so-called heathens."
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adj Relating to such beliefs or practices.
"The ruins were once part of a heathen temple."
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heathen in a sentence
- The missionaries set out to convert the so-called heathens.
- The ruins were once part of a heathen temple.
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What is "heathen" in French?
"heathen" in French is païen, barbare, infidèle. heathen means: Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
How do you use "heathen" in a sentence?
Example: "The missionaries set out to convert the so-called heathens." In French, "heathen" is païen, barbare, infidèle.
Are there other ways to say "heathen" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "heathen": païen, barbare, infidèle, païenne, sauvage.
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