vaudou
The English phrase voodoo is translated into French as vaudou.
The term refers to the Afro-Caribbean religion.
Meaning: Afro-Caribbean religion (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Louisiana French, the term voudou is sometimes used to describe voodoo practices.
Did you know?
- Despite the English connotation of 'voodoo dolls', the traditional vaudou practices in French-speaking regions focus more on ancestral communication and healing.
- In many French-speaking West African regions, the term used for similar spiritual practices is often closer to vodun, which is the Fon word from which the French spelling vaudou was adapted.
- In French-speaking Haiti, the term is often used within the phrase religion vaudou to distinguish it from folk magic or superstitions, which are viewed as different social concepts.
Examples in context
- La prêtresse vaudou ricana quand Tom et Mary, perdus dans cette phrase, se demandèrent qui donc, sinon l’auteur, maîtrisait en fait leur destin.The Voodoo priestess sniggered when Tom and Mary, lost in this sentence, asked themselves who, if not the author, actually controlled their fate.This sentence is useful for seeing vaudou used in the context of a priestess.Tatoeba #1088856 by sacredceltic, translation #2472801 by arnxy20
- Le vaudou est une religion pratiquée dans certains pays d'Afrique et des Caraïbes.Voodoo is a religion practiced in certain countries in Africa and the Caribbean.
- Tu as déjà lu des livres sur le vaudou ?Have you ever read any books about voodoo?
- Elle étudie les traditions du vaudou.She studies the traditions of voodoo.
- Le vaudou est présent dans cette culture.Voodoo is present in this culture.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are discussing a documentary they just watched.
- NathanC'était un documentaire passionnant sur le vaudou.It was a fascinating documentary about voodoo.
- EmmaOui, j'ai appris beaucoup de choses.Yes, I learned many things.
- NathanLe vaudou est plus complexe qu'on ne le pense.Voodoo is more complex than one thinks.
- EmmaJe suis d'accord avec toi, Nathan.I agree with you, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “voodoo” translations and entries vaudou, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
