parochial in French

parochial in French is paroissial, provincial, égocentrique — parochial means relating to a parish, the local area a church serves.

paroissial

adj

Pertaining to a parish.

provincial

adj

(derogatory) Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

égocentrique

adj

(derogatory) Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

étriqué

adj

(derogatory) Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

What does "parochial" mean?

adj Relating to a parish, the local area a church serves.
"The children attended the parochial school run by the church."
adj Narrow-minded or overly focused on local matters, ignoring the wider picture.
"His parochial view of politics never looked beyond his own town."

The children attended the parochial school run by the church.
His parochial view of politics never looked beyond his own town.
Critics called the policy parochial, since it ignored how other countries were handling the crisis.

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What is "parochial" in French?

"parochial" in French is paroissial, provincial, égocentrique. parochial means: Relating to a parish, the local area a church serves.

How do you use "parochial" in a sentence?

Example: "The children attended the parochial school run by the church." In French, "parochial" is paroissial, provincial, égocentrique.

Are there other ways to say "parochial" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "parochial": paroissial, provincial, égocentrique, étriqué.

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