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Purgatory in French

Purgatory in French is purgatoire — Purgatory means in Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.

Purgatory in French

purgatoire
proper noun
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.

What does "Purgatory" mean?

  1. noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
    "The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory."
  2. noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.
    "The layover turned into a five-hour purgatory at the airport."
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Purgatory in a sentence

  • The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory.
  • The layover turned into a five-hour purgatory at the airport.

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What is "Purgatory" in French?

"Purgatory" in French is purgatoire. Purgatory means: In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.

How do you use "Purgatory" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest spoke about the souls said to be suffering in purgatory." In French, "Purgatory" is purgatoire.

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