French translation of sacrilegious is 
sacrilège

Meaning of "sacrilegious" in English

The term "sacrilegious" describes an act that shows a lack of respect or irreverence towards something considered sacred or holy. This word often applies to actions or speech perceived as disrespectful or offensive to religious symbols, rituals, or beliefs. For instance, defacing a religious sanctuary or making a mockery of sacred practices can be deemed sacrilegious. The term conveys not just irreverence but also a profound violation of the sanctity ascribed to religious or spiritual entities.

Meaning of "sacrilège" in French

"Sacrilège," in French, refers to an action or speech that profanes or shows irreverence towards sacred things, particularly in a religious context. It is used to describe acts that offend the sanctity of religious symbols, practices, or beliefs, such as damaging a religious site or mocking religious rituals. The severity of the term indicates a significant breach of respect for what is deemed holy and untouchable, often encompassing both physical acts and verbal offenses.

Pronunciation of "sacrilegious" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌsæk.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/.

Pronunciation Variations: In different English dialects, such as British and American, there might be slight variations in stress and vowel sounds. However, the general phonetic structure remains consistent, maintaining the emphasis on the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "sacrilège" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sa.kʁi.lɛʒ/.

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional dialects, the "r" sound might be rolled or pronounced more gutturally, but overall, French pronunciation standards remain, with the soft "g" at the end.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Many considered his actions sacrilegious when he painted graffiti on the chapel walls.
   (Beaucoup ont considéré ses actions comme un sacrilège lorsqu'il a peint des graffitis sur les murs de la chapelle.)

2. Her sacrilegious remarks about the ancient temple upset the entire community.
   (Ses remarques sacrilèges sur le temple ancien ont bouleversé toute la communauté.)

3. Desecrating the grave was viewed as a sacrilegious act by the townspeople.
   (Profaner la tombe a été considéré comme un acte sacrilège par les villageois.)

4. The artist's work was deemed sacrilegious due to its controversial depiction of religious figures.
   (L'œuvre de l'artiste a été jugée sacrilège en raison de sa représentation controversée de figures religieuses.)

5. Performing a play inside the sacred hall was thought to be sacrilegious by some worshippers.
   (Jouer une pièce dans le hall sacré a été considéré comme un sacrilège par certains fidèles.)

6. His jokes about the sacred rite were considered sacrilegious by his peers.
   (Ses blagues sur le rite sacré ont été jugées sacrilèges par ses pairs.)

7. Many found the novel sacrilegious for its irreverent treatment of religious themes.
   (Beaucoup ont trouvé le roman sacrilège pour son traitement irrévérencieux des thèmes religieux.)

8. The politician's speech was condemned as sacrilegious by religious leaders.
   (Le discours du politicien a été condamné comme sacrilège par les dirigeants religieux.)

9. The actions of the vandals were sacrilegious, defacing the church's sacred icons.
   (Les actions des vandales étaient un sacrilège, défigurant les icônes sacrées de l'église.)

10. Singing secular songs in the holy place was considered sacrilegious by the congregation.
    (Chanter des chansons profanes dans le lieu saint a été considéré comme un sacrilège par la congrégation.)

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

Synonyms: blasphemous, profane, irreverent, impious, irreligious, heretical, unholy, disrespectful, defiling, desecrating.

Antonyms: reverent, pious, respectful, devout, holy, sacred, religious, sanctified, consecrated, venerated.

Similar Words: transgressive, contemptuous, scandalous, offensive, insulting, violating, sinful, taboo-breaking.

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

Synonyms: profanation, blasphème, irrévérence, impiété, hérésie, viol, désacralisation, outrage, offenser, mépris.

Antonyms: dévotion, respect, piété, sainteté, vénération, sacré, religieux, sanctifié, consacré, honoré.

Similar Words: transgression, scandale, insulte, violation, tabou, dégradation, profanateur.

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