orthodoxe
/ɔʁ.tɔ.dɔks/
The English word "orthodox" is translated into French as orthodoxe.
The word orthodoxe is an adjective used to describe something that adheres to customary, traditional or generally accepted methods or beliefs. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person who follows an orthodox belief or tradition.
Meaning: adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective orthodoxe is the same in both masculine and feminine forms. To make the adjective plural, add an 's' to the end to form orthodoxes. When used as a noun to refer to a person, it follows standard French gender rules: use un orthodoxe for a man and une orthodoxe for a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables: /ɔʁ.tɔ.dɔks/.
Did you know?
- In French, the opposite of orthodoxe in a non-religious sense is often hétérodoxe. This term is frequently used in French sociology and economics to describe unconventional schools of thought.
- In French academic circles, calling a theory orthodoxe can be a veiled critique suggesting that the author is merely repeating established dogmas without original thought.
- In a French hospital, if a doctor describes a procedure as orthodoxe, they are not talking about religion at all, but rather confirming it follows standard, proven medical protocols.
Examples in context
- Les chrétiens orthodoxes préfèrent baptiser par immersion.Orthodox Christians prefer to baptize by immersion.This sentence shows how orthodoxe is used to describe certain Christians.Tatoeba #10370209 by lbdx, translation #10332258 by Sarita2020
- Je suis un orthodoxe.I am Orthodox.This sentence demonstrates using orthodoxe as a noun to refer to a person.Tatoeba #11064124 by LdjuherTaqvaylit, translation #10696579 by tokzyk
- La tradition de Pâques est très importante pour les Orthodoxes.The Easter tradition is very significant for Orthodox Christians.
- Les moines vivent selon les règles orthodoxes depuis des siècles.The monks have been living according to Orthodox rules for centuries.
- Il suit une méthode de travail très orthodoxe.He follows a very orthodox way of working.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing a new business strategy.
- NathanCette nouvelle stratégie semble très orthodoxe, non ?This new strategy seems very orthodox, doesn't it?
- ManonOui, elle respecte parfaitement les règles habituelles.Yes, it respects the usual rules perfectly.
- NathanC'est rassurant pour le client.That is reassuring for the client.
- ManonAbsolument, Nathan, c'est plus prudent ainsi.Absolutely, Nathan, it is safer this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orthodox” translations and entries orthodoxe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
