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born-again christian

/ˌbɔːrn əˈɡen ˈkrɪstʃən/

Traduction: Terme désignant une personne ayant vécu une conversion personnelle ou une renaissance spirituelle dans la foi chrétienne, souvent associé au protestantisme évangélique. S'applique à quelqu'un qui a renouvelé ou pris pour la première fois l'engagement de suivre Jésus-Christ.

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/ˌbɔːrn əˈɡen ˈkrɪstʃən/B2formalpolitical
  • frTerme désignant une personne ayant vécu une conversion personnelle ou une renaissance spirituelle dans la foi chrétienne, souvent associé au protestantisme évangélique. S'applique à quelqu'un qui a renouvelé ou pris pour la première fois l'engagement de suivre Jésus-Christ.

A term describing a person who has experienced a personal conversion or spiritual rebirth in the Christian faith, often associated with evangelical Protestantism. It refers to someone who has made a renewed or first-time commitment to following Jesus Christ.

  1. Religious conversionB2formal

    A person who has experienced a personal conversion and renewed faith in Jesus Christ, often involving a public declaration of faith.

    frchrétien né de nouveau

    • She became a born-again Christian after attending a revival meeting.
    • Many born-again Christians emphasize a personal relationship with God.
    • He describes himself as a born-again Christian and attends church weekly.
  2. Metaphorical rebirthC1informal

    Used more broadly to describe someone who has adopted a new belief or lifestyle with great enthusiasm.

    frNouveau converti enthousiaste

    • After quitting smoking, he became a born-again health nut.
    • She is a born-again environmentalist, always recycling and conserving energy.
    • He's a born-again fan of the band after seeing them live.