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disciple

/dɪˈsaɪpəl/

Translations

disciplenoun

disciples

/dɪˈsaɪpəl/

disciplePersonne qui suit l'enseignement d'un maître, d'un chef ou d'une doctrine; en contexte chrétien, un disciple de Jésus.

The disciples of Jesus spread his teachings throughout the world.

Les disciples de Jésus ont diffusé son enseignement dans le monde entier.

Synonyms

discipleverb

discipled

Past Simple

discipled

Past Participle

discipling

Gerund

/dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Transitive verb, chiefly in Christian context: to teach or mentor so as to make someone a disciple.

formerDans un contexte religieux, au sens de former quelqu'un pour en faire un disciple.

The pastor spent years discipling the new converts.

Le pasteur a passé des années à former les nouveaux convertis.

Synonyms

discipleadjective

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "disciple training") to denote relation to disciples.

Definitions

disciplenoun

A personal follower of a teacher, leader, or philosopher, especially a follower of Jesus in Christianity.

The disciples of Jesus spread his teachings throughout the world.

An adherent of a particular doctrine or school of thought.

He was a disciple of the minimalist art movement, always striving for simplicity in his work.

discipleverb

To teach, train, or mentor someone so as to make them a disciple, especially within a religious context.

The pastor spent years discipling the new converts.

discipleadjective

Relating to or intended for disciples.

The church offers a disciple course for new believers.