How to Say "Jesus Christ" in French

Jésus-Christ

/ʒe.zy.kʁi/

In French, 'Jesus Christ' is said as Jésus-Christ.

The term refers to Jesus of Nazareth. While it is a name, it is also used as an expletive or an oath.

Meaning: expletive or oath (intj)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In certain regions of Quebec, the formulation Jésus-Marie is used.

The pronunciation is /ʒe.zy.kʁi/. It has 3 syllables.

In some rural regions of France, the phrase Sacrebleu! is a historical euphemism used to avoid saying Sacre Dieu or Jésus-Christ.
In Quebec, the use of Jésus-Christ as an expletive is part of a category of swear words called sacres, which derive from Catholic liturgical objects and figures.
In some very traditional or conservative French families, using the name Jésus-Christ as an exclamation is strictly forbidden, and children might be taught to say Jésus-Marie or even Jésus-Sainte-Marie to avoid blasphemy.

Jésus-Christ est mon Sauveur.
Jesus Christ is my Savior.
This sentence shows the use of Jésus-Christ as a subject in a religious context.
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Au nom de Jésus-Christ, Amen.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
This sentence shows the use of Jésus-Christ within a formal religious invocation.
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Sami ressemble à Jésus-Christ.
Sami looks like Jesus Christ.
This sentence shows the use of Jésus-Christ as a point of comparison.
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Dans la religion chrétienne, Jésus-Christ est considéré comme le fils de Dieu.
In the Christian religion, Jesus Christ is considered the son of God.
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Gabriel and Léa are stuck in heavy traffic.

Gabriel

Jésus-Christ, on n'avancera jamais !
Jesus Christ, we're never going to move!
Léa

Calme-toi, Gabriel, ça va finir par bouger.
Calm down, Gabriel, it will eventually start moving.
Gabriel

J'ai un rendez-vous important dans dix minutes.
I have an important appointment in ten minutes.
Léa

Je sais, mais paniquer n'aidera pas.
I know, but panicking won't help.

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