agnostique
/aɡ.nɔs.tik/
The English word "agnostic" is translated into French as agnostique.
The term is used as an adjective to describe something or someone relating to agnosticism. It can also function as a noun to refer to one who holds to a form of agnosticism.
Meaning: of or relating to agnosticism (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective agnostique is epicene, which means it maintains the same form regardless of whether the subject is masculine or feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /aɡ.nɔs.tik/.
Did you know?
- In French, agnostique is frequently used in computing to describe software that can run on any hardware, such as 'hardware agnostic' or agnostique du matériel.
- In French debate, calling a position agnostique can sometimes be a polite way of saying a person is being indecisive or avoids taking a stand.
- Because France has a strong tradition of laïcité or state secularism, identifying as agnostique carries a different social weight than in the more religious climates of the US or UK.
Examples in context
- Je n'ai jamais rencontré quiconque qui soit agnostique au sujet de l'existence de Zeus.I've never met anyone who is agnostic about the existence of Zeus.This sentence is useful for describing someone's lack of knowledge regarding the existence of Zeus using the form agnostique.Tatoeba #950974 by U2FS, translation #950928 by darinmex
- Je suis agnostiqueI am agnostic
- Il s'est déclaré agnostique depuis de nombreuses annéesHe has declared himself agnostic for many years
- Il a une approche agnostique de la religion.He has an agnostic approach to religion.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their beliefs.
- LéaEs-tu croyant ou plutôt agnostique, Hugo ?Are you a believer or rather agnostic, Hugo?
- HugoJe pense que je suis agnostique.I think that I am agnostic.
- LéaPourquoi penses-tu cela ?Why do you think that?
- HugoOn ne peut pas tout prouver.We cannot prove everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agnostic” translations and entries agnostique, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
