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
séculier
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
laïque
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
mondain
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
séculier
Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless.
séculaire
Happening once in an age or century.
What does "secular" mean?
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adj Not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
"The school teaches a secular curriculum, with no prayers or religious lessons."
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adj Of a member of the clergy: living among ordinary people rather than under monastic vows.
"Unlike a monk, a secular priest lives and works within the local community."
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secular in a sentence
- The school teaches a secular curriculum, with no prayers or religious lessons.
- The country has a secular constitution that separates church and state.
- Unlike a monk, a secular priest lives and works within the local community.
- The bishop sent a secular clergyman to run the town church.
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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 school teaches a secular curriculum, with no prayers or religious lessons." 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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