manichéen
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(categorical)
a. black-and-white
Il est difficile d'en discuter avec Julia car elle a tendance à avoir des idées manichéennes.It's hard to discuss this with Julia because she has a tendency for black-and-white thinking.
a. Manichaean
Alex a étudié la philosophie manichéenne lors de la rédaction de sa thèse.Alex studied Manichaean philosophy when he was writing his dissertation.
b. Manichean
On trouve encore des groupes manichéens dans le sud de la Chine.Manichean groups can still be found in southern China.
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. Manichaean
Les manichéens avaient une approche très dualiste du monde.Manichaeans had a very dualistic approach to the world.
b. Manichean
Existe-t-il encore des manichéens aujourd'hui ?Are there still Manicheans today?
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