enseignement religieux et moral
enseignement religieux et moral is the French way to say religious and moral education.
This phrase refers to the study of religious beliefs and ethical principles as part of a school curriculum.
Which one should you use?
You can use enseignement religieux et moral to refer to the instruction or the specific system of teaching. Alternatively, you can use éducation religieuse et morale to refer to the broader concept of religious and moral education.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase enseignement religieux et moral, the adjectives religieux and moral are both singular and masculine to agree with the singular masculine noun enseignement. If you pluralize the noun to enseignements, the adjective moral must change to its plural form moraux.
Did you know?
- The French concept of laïcité means that the state must be neutral toward religion, which is why enseignement religieux is strictly separated from state-run schooling.
- French schools often treat morale as a standalone noun meaning 'a lesson in ethics'. A student might be told they are having a leçon de morale as a disciplinary measure.
- While enseignement means 'teaching' or 'education', its root enseigner comes from the Old French word for 'to show a sign' or 'to point out'.
Examples in context
- L'éducation religieuse et morale est un sujet essentiel pour le développement des valeurs chez les jeunes.Religious and moral education is an essential subject for the development of values in young people.
- L'enseignement religieux et moral est obligatoire ici.Religious and moral education is compulsory here.
- Elle s'intéresse beaucoup à l'enseignement religieux et moral.She is very interested in religious and moral education.
- Le programme inclut l'enseignement religieux et moral.The curriculum includes religious and moral education.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their school schedule.
- NathanAs-tu ton livre d'enseignement religieux et moral ?Do you have your religious and moral education book?
- EmmaNon, je l'ai oublié à la maison, Nathan.No, I forgot it at home, Nathan.
- NathanOn peut partager le mien pour le cours.We can share mine for the class.
- EmmaC'est très gentil de ta part, merci !That is very kind of you, thanks!
