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pieux

pious, devout

adjective PYUH Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin 'pius' (dutiful, reverent).

Usage Note

pieux is the masculine form; the feminine is pieuse. Beyond religious devotion, the phrase un pieux mensonge means 'a white lie' (a lie told out of kindness). Pieux does not change form in the masculine plural (des hommes pieux).

Examples

"C'est un homme pieux qui prie chaque matin."

Natural Translation

He is a devout man who prays every morning.

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