How to Say "Religion" in French

religion

/ʁə.li.ʒjɔ̃/feminine

The English phrase "religion" is translated into French as religion.

The word religion refers to a system of beliefs dealing with the soul, a deity or life after death.

Meaning: system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word religion is a feminine noun.

The pronunciation is /ʁə.li.ʒjɔ̃/. It consists of 3 syllables.

Due to laïcité, wearing conspicuous religious symbols such as large crosses, hijabs or turbans is banned for students in public primary and secondary schools in France.
In French, the word religion can be used to describe a person's strict adherence to any rule or habit, not just spiritual ones.
In France, the concept of laïcité goes beyond simple secularism. It is a constitutional principle that strictly separates religion and state to protect the freedom of conscience for all citizens.

Je n'ai pas de religion.
I have no religion.
This sentence is useful for stating that one does not have a religion.
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C'est contre ma religion.
It's against my religion.
This sentence is useful for saying something is against one's religion.
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Ils ont changé de religion.
They changed their religion.
This sentence is useful for describing a change in religion.
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Emma and Hugo are discussing different cultures at a cafe.

Hugo

Est-ce que la religion est importante pour elle ?
Is religion important to her?
Emma

Oui, sa religion guide sa vie.
Yes, her religion guides her life.
Hugo

Je comprends mieux son point de vue.
I understand her point of view better.
Emma

Chaque personne a ses propres convictions.
Every person has their own convictions.

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