/ʁə.li.ʒjø/

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Translation

religious

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Word origin

From Latin religiosus, from religio ('scruple, reverence, religious obligation'). English 'religious' and 'religion' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
religiosus
English cognates
religious, religion

Grammar

Femininereligieuse
Masc pluralreligieux
Fem pluralreligieuses

Examples

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He comes from a very religious background.

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The religious buildings in the town are old.

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This religious chant dates from the Middle Ages.

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She observes the religious days of her country.

régnait .

A reverent silence hung over the room.

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This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 12: religieux, nazi, musicien and 7 more words.