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secular in French

secular in French is profane, séculier, laïque — secular means not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.

secular in French

profane
adj
séculier
adj
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
laïque
adj
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
mondain
adj
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
séculier
adj
Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless.
séculaire
adj
Happening once in an age or century.

What does "secular" mean?

  1. adj Not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
    "The country has a secular constitution that separates church and state."
  2. adj Of a member of the clergy: living among ordinary people rather than under monastic vows.
    "Secular priests serve local parishes rather than living in a monastery."

secular in a sentence

  • The country has a secular constitution that separates church and state.
  • She attended a secular university rather than a religious one.
  • Secular priests serve local parishes rather than living in a monastery.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "secular" in French?

"secular" in French is profane, séculier, laïque. secular means: Not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.

How do you use "secular" in a sentence?

Example: "The country has a secular constitution that separates church and state." In French, "secular" is profane, séculier, laïque.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "secular": profane, séculier, laïque, mondain, séculaire.

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