enseignement religieux
The English phrase "religious education" is enseignement religieux in French.
The phrase refers to the teaching of a particular religion.
Meaning: teaching of a particular religion (noun)
Did you know?
- The adjective 'religieux' has a feminine form, 'religieuse', which is also the word for a type of praying mantis in French.
- In France, the principle of 'laïcité' means that 'enseignement religieux' is strictly forbidden in all public primary and secondary schools.
- The term religieux comes from the Latin religiōsus, which originally carried connotations of being full of scrupulosity or anxiety regarding religious obligations.
Examples in context
- Les laïcs s'opposent à l'enseignement religieux dans les écoles publiques.The secularists are opposed to religious education in public schools.This sentence is useful for seeing how secularists oppose enseignement religieux in public schools.Tatoeba #14042065 by Myrano_, translation #14031477 by mexicanhere
- L'enseignement religieux est obligatoire dans ce collège.Religious education is mandatory in this middle school.
- Elle suit un enseignement religieux très strict.She follows a very strict religious education.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are discussing their school curriculum.
- NathanEst-ce que tu as un cours d'enseignement religieux ?Do you have a religious education class?
- ManonOui, Manon a un cours le mardi matin.Yes, Manon has a class on Tuesday mornings.
- NathanC'est intéressant comme sujet d'étude.It is an interesting subject of study.
- ManonJe trouve ça très enrichissant.I find it very rewarding.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enseignement, religieux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
