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celibate

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɪt/

Translations

celibatenoun

celibates

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/

/ˈsɛl.ə.bət/

célibatairePersonne non mariée ; par extension, personne vivant dans le célibat.

The monk was a celibate, dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.

Le moine était célibataire, consacrant sa vie à des activités spirituelles.

Synonyms

celibateadjective

more celibate

Comp.

most celibate

Super.

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bət/

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɪt/

célibataireSurtout pour le sens « non marié, sans partenaire » ; peut être un peu archaïque dans ce sens.

In the 19th century, many professionals remained celibate to focus on their careers.

Au XIXe siècle, de nombreux professionnels sont restés célibataires pour se concentrer sur leur carrière.

Additional translations

chasteSens religieux ou moral : qui s'abstient de relations sexuelles.

Synonyms

Antonyms

sexually active

celibatenoun

A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.

The monk was a celibate, dedicating his life to spiritual pursuits.

celibateadjective

Abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons.

He chose to live a celibate life as part of his spiritual commitment.

Unmarried; single (now chiefly archaic).

In the 19th century, many professionals remained celibate to focus on their careers.