French translation of jesuitry is 
jesuitry

Meaning of "jesuitry" in English

"Jesuitry" refers to the principles and practices associated with the Jesuits, a religious order within the Catholic Church. The term has been used to describe a particular type of reasoning or argumentation perceived as subtle, overly intricate, or deceptive. It can be employed to critique methods that seem cunning or morally ambiguous. While the original context relates to the Jesuit order's intellectual and educational pursuits, over time, the term has been generalized to suggest craftiness or sophistry in discourse.

Meaning of "jesuitry" in French

In French, "jésuitisme" shares a close resemblance to its English counterpart. It originally pertains to the doctrine or practices of the Jesuits. However, its use has evolved to imply a certain skill in persuasion viewed critically, akin to manipulation or rhetorical trickery. This connotation reflects a nuanced, often negative view, highlighting the perception of argumentation as circuitous or sly. Despite its roots in a religious context, the broader cultural application mirrors its English usage, emphasizing cunningness in debate or reasoning.

Pronunciation of "jesuitry" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdʒɛzjuːɪtri/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, it is often pronounced with a clear "dʒ" sound at the beginning, while in British English, the vowels might be articulated slightly differently, though the overall pronunciation remains quite consistent across regions.

Pronunciation of "jesuitry" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʒe.zɥi.tism/

Pronunciation Variations: Regional variations in French may influence intonation, but the pronunciation typically remains consistent across French-speaking regions, with emphasis on the nasal tone in "ni."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The politician's use of jesuitry confused the audience. (L'utilisation du jésuitisme par le politicien a déconcerté le public.)
2. Critics accused the lawyer of engaging in jesuitry. (Les critiques ont accusé l'avocat de pratiquer le jésuitisme.)
3. His arguments were dismissed as mere jesuitry. (Ses arguments ont été rejetés comme du simple jésuitisme.)
4. The debate was filled with an air of jesuitry. (Le débat était rempli d'un air de jésuitisme.)
5. Some viewed his complex justifications as jesuitry. (Certains voyaient ses justifications complexes comme du jésuitisme.)
6. Jesuitry was evident in the diplomat's speech. (Le jésuitisme était évident dans le discours du diplomate.)
7. The novel portrays corporate strategy as a form of jesuitry. (Le roman dépeint la stratégie d'entreprise comme une forme de jésuitisme.)
8. He accused the scholars of promoting jesuitry in academia. (Il a accusé les universitaires de promouvoir le jésuitisme dans le milieu académique.)
9. The debate coach emphasized avoiding the pitfalls of jesuitry. (Le coach de débat a souligné d'éviter les pièges du jésuitisme.)
10. Many were perplexed by the jesuitry in the professor's lecture. (Beaucoup ont été perplexes face au jésuitisme dans le cours du professeur.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "jesuitry" in English

Synonyms: casuistry, sophistry, equivocation, chicanery, deception, cunning, artifice, duplicity, guile, trickery.

Antonyms: honesty, sincerity, straightforwardness, transparency, directness, candor, frankness, openness, truthfulness, clarity.

Similar Words: persuasiveness, persuasion, diplomacy, rhetoric, subtlety, obfuscation, argumentation, manipulation, reasoning, logic.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "jesuitry" in French

Synonyms: casuistique, sophisme, équivoque, chicane, persiflage, ruse, artifice, duplicité, fourberie, tromperie.

Antonyms: honnêteté, sincérité, franchise, transparence, clarté, vérité, ouverture, droiture, authenticité, intégrité.

Similar Words: persuasion, diplomatie, rhétorique, subtilité, argumentation, manipulation, raisonnement, logique, discours, conviction.

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