piously

The European Parliament has been concerned by this for years, and regularly publishes reports piously wishing for blessed egalitarian resolutions: incredibly labyrinthine systems and hot-air factories, as you will all appreciate.
Le Parlement européen s’en émeut depuis des années et publie régulièrement des rapports appelant de ses vœux pieux à de saintes résolutions égalitaristes : machines à gaz remarquables ou usines à vent, chacun appréciera.
The elderly woman prayed piously every morning.
La vieille femme priait pieusement chaque matin.
Fernando's faith was unshakable, and he piously followed all the rules of his church.
La foi de Fernando était inébranlable, et il suivait pieusement toutes les règles de son église.
He piously and joyously visited the churches and sanctuaries in the city.
Il visita les églises et les sanctuaires de la ville avec piété et joie.
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