laïque
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. nonreligious
La cérémonie était totalement laïque et n’a inclus aucun rituel traditionnel.The ceremony was completely nonreligious and did not include any traditional rituals.
b. secular
Dans cette école, nous proposons un enseignement laïque.In this school, we offer secular education.
a. lay
Cet organisme de charité est géré par des religieux et des personnes laïques.This charity organization is run by clergy and lay people.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. layperson
Un comité de laïques aide le pasteur à prendre des décisions concernant l'égliseA board of laypeople helps the pastor make decisions about the church.
b. layman
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
C'est Jean-Baptiste, un laïque, qui a organisé cet événement caritatif.Jean-Baptiste, a layman, organized this charity event.
c. laywoman
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
Catherine est la seule laïque dans le groupe d'étude biblique.Catherine is the only laywoman in the Bible study group.
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