chrétien in French: Christian (adjective)

/kʁe.tjɛ̃/

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Translation

Christian

Word origin

From Latin christianus, from Greek Christos ('the anointed one'), which itself translated the Hebrew word behind 'messiah'.

Origin: Greek
Root: Christos
English cognates: Christian, Christ

Grammar

Femininechrétienne

Masc pluralchrétiens

Fem pluralchrétiennes

Examples

' .

He comes from a Christian country.

The Christian world celebrates Christmas in December.

These Christian countries have kept some old laws.

A Christian should help his neighbour.

This Christian village has stood for a thousand years.

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This word is part of lesson 50.