How to Say "Astrologer" in French

astrologue

/as.tʁɔ.lɔɡ/feminine, masculine

The English phrase "astrologer" is astrologue in French.

The term refers to one who studies astrology (noun).

Meaning: one who studies astrology (noun)

Which one should you use?

Do not confuse astrologue (astrologer) with astronome (astronomer).

In Senegal, the term marabout may be used as a term encompassing roles including astrology.

The noun astrologue is used with the same spelling for both masculine and feminine forms.

The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /as.tʁɔ.lɔɡ/.

In French, the word astrologue shares a root with dialogue and monologue because the suffix -logue comes from the Greek word for 'speech' or 'reason'.
In historical French texts, an astrologue was often indistinguishable from an astronome until the scientific revolution created a hard divide between the two terms.
If an astrologue is performing a reading in a formal French setting, they might be categorized under 'sciences occultes' rather than 'sciences exactes'.

Pour être un astronome, on a besoin d'étudier, mais pour être un astrologue, il suffit juste d'être un raté et un grand menteur.
To be an astronomer, you have to study, but to be an astrologer, it is sufficient to be a loser and a big liar.
This sentence illustrates a comparison between the requirements of being an astronomer and an astrologer using astrologue.
Tatoeba #3856941 by Amastan, translation #3859113 by Jenn
Pour devenir astronome, il faut étudier fort bien les sciences, mais pour devenir astrologue, il faut juste étudier l'art de mentir.
To become an astronomer, you have to study the sciences thoroughly, but to become an astrologer, you just have to study the art of lying.
This sentence compares the study of science for an astronomer versus the study of lying for an astrologue.
Tatoeba #3856943 by Amastan, translation #3859111 by Jenn
La conférence sera animée par une astrologue renommée qui parlera des liens entre l'astrologie et la psychologie.
The conference will be hosted by a renowned astrologer who will talk about the connections between astrology and psychology.
Je consulte régulièrement un spécialiste en astrologie pour des conseils concernant mon avenir.
I regularly consult an astrology specialist for advice regarding my future.
Cet astrologue prétend lire l'avenir dans les étoiles.
This astrologer claims to read the future in the stars.

Gabriel and Chloé are talking about their weekend plans.

Gabriel

Je vais voir un astrologue demain.
I am going to see an astrologer tomorrow.
Chloé

Tu crois vraiment à l'astrologie, Gabriel ?
Do you really believe in astrology, Gabriel?
Gabriel

Oui, cet astrologue est très réputé.
Yes, this astrologer is very well-known.
Chloé

C'est curieux, raconte-moi tout après !
That's curious, tell me everything after!

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