What does païen in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word païen in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use païen in French.

The word païen in French means pagan, non-religious, irreligious, pagan, unbeliever. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word païen

pagan

adjectif (polythéiste) (Religion)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette tradition remonte à un vieux rite païen.
This tradition dates back to an old pagan ritual.

non-religious, irreligious

adjectif (indifférent à la religion) (no religion)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Noël est devenue pour beaucoup une fête païenne.
Christmas has become a non-religious holiday for many.

pagan

(polythéiste) (religion: person)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les Grecs et les Romains étaient considérés comme des païens.
The Greeks and Romans were considered pagans.

unbeliever

(indifférent à la religion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Luc est un païen, ces traditions religieuses l’indiffèrent.
Luke is an unbeliever; these religious traditions do not matter to him.

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