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layperson in French

layperson in French is laïc, laïque, profane — layperson means someone who is not a member of the clergy.

layperson in French

laïc
noun
A person who is not a cleric.
laïque
noun
A person who is not a cleric.
profane
noun
One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

What does "layperson" mean?

  1. noun Someone who is not a member of the clergy.
  2. noun A person without expert or specialist knowledge of a particular subject.
    "The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it."
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  • The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it.

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What is "layperson" in French?
"layperson" in French is laïc, laïque, profane. layperson means: Someone who is not a member of the clergy.
Are there other ways to say "layperson" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "layperson": laïc, laïque, profane.
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