Polyglot Dictionary

rédemption

/ʁedɑ̃psjɔ̃/

la noun B2

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

N Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

plural
les rédemptions

Meaning

  1. redemption

    • Pâques symbolise la rédemption par le Christ.

      Easter symbolizes redemption through Christ.

N Category Thing Concreteness Concrete Animacy Inanimate Countability Countable Scope Individual

Usage notes

Terme religieux formel pour la croyance selon laquelle l'humanité est libérée du péché par le Christ — aussi utilisé plus largement pour "soulagement/délivrance".

Practice

1 What does rédemption mean?

2 Fill the gap: Pâques symbolise la ___ par le Christ.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches rédemption?

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